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1221. Johnson 51,2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14-16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 51,2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14-16
Title:
J.51,2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14-16 Eight pictures from a series of Tantric illustrations of Hindu goddesses. Bengal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purc ...
Scope & Content:
J.51,2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14-16 Eight pictures from a series of Tantric illustrations of Hindu goddesses. Bengal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Subjects identified on the reverse in Persian characters. Gouache with gold; orange borders. 210 by 160 mm; page 285 by 220 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1769-1771
Extent:
8 items

1222. Johnson 13,9

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 13,9
Title:
A lady named Gul Safa. Artist(s): Anup Chattar (fl. 1640-80)
Scope & Content:
A lady named Gul Safa. By Anup Chattar, Mughal, c.1640. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed above in Persian: ‘shabih-i gul safa. ma’shug-i dara shikoh’ (a likeness of Gul Safa, sweetheart of Dara Shikoh); below: ‘‘amal-i rai anup chattar dara shikohi’ (the work of Rai Anup...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1640
Extent:
1 Item

1223. Johnson 24,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 24,12
Title:
Prince Dara Shikoh, oval head and shoulders portrait. Artist(s): Chitarman (fl. 1640-70)
Scope & Content:
Prince Dara Shikoh. By Chitarman, Mughal, c.1640. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘‘amal-i rai chitarman’ (the work of Rai Chitarman); numbered 60 in Persian inventory note (partly repeated on a slip of paper pasted to the top of the border); on reve...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1640
Extent:
1 Item

1224. Johnson 5,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,16
Title:
Eagle sacrifice (Syena-yaga). Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The eagle sacrifice (Syena-yaga). Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper; paper extensions added. 378 by 346 mm; page 457 by 385 mm. A gathering of Brahmins and a woman are seated on either side...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1225. Johnson 5,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,18
Title:
Ritual of Brihaspati. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The ritual of Brihaspati. Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper; paper extensions added. 390 by 370 mm; page 485 by 400 mm. A sacrificial fire burns beside a column to which is tethered a goat....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1226. Johnson 54,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,4
Title:
The three tigers, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
Three tigers. Numbered 4 in Persian. 168 by 102 mm; page 284 by 179 mm. Three tigers in a landscape. From the story of the tiger who entertained a desire to rule. The young tiger is shown going into exile, the old tiger lying dead, and the lion (here shown as a tiger) coming to rule (Eastwi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1227. Johnson 54,20

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,20
Title:
The ring-dove and the pigeons, from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The ring-dove and the pigeons. No text on reverse. 172 by 108 mm; page 322 by 210 mm. A mouse nibbles a hole in a net releasing the pigeons. The continuation of the story of the ring-dove that persuaded the pigeons to act together and carry away the net that had trapped them (Eastwick (1854)...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

1228. Johnson 18,5

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 18,5
Title:
Farrukh Siyyar receiving Hussain 'Ali Khan
Scope & Content:
Farrukh Siyyar receiving Husain ‘Ali Khan (d.1720). Mughal, c.1712-19. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed below in Persian: ‘farrukh siyyar padshah ma‘a vazir husain ‘ali khan’ (the emperor Farrukh Siyyar with ‘vazir’ Husain Ali Khan); numbered 21 in Persian inventory note...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1715
Extent:
1 Item

1229. Johnson 30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34
Title:
J.30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34 Twenty-four paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Bikaner, c.1650. Ric ...
Scope & Content:
J.30,1-3, 6, 8, 9, 11-16, 19-25, 30-34 Twenty-four paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Bikaner, c.1650. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; on album pages with fawn and gilt-sprinkled borders. Page 266 by 206 mm. Publis...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1649-1651
Extent:
24 items

1230. Johnson 33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34
Title:
J.33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34 Twenty-six paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Jaipur, c.1 ...
Scope & Content:
J.33,1, 3-9, 12-14, 16, 17, 20-25, 27, 28, 30-34 Twenty-six paintings from a ‘ragamala’ series, arranged according to the Ordinary system. Jaipur, c.1760. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Gouache with gold; yellow panel above each picture with Hindi verses written in black; trimm...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1759-1761
Extent:
26 items