Framed miniature portrait of Henry Nicholetts (d. 1857) Watercolour on paper, 53 x 39 mm Purchased February 2008 Henry Nicholetts, son of John Nicholetts of South Petherton, Somerset, and his wife Mary; brother of Gilbert Nicholetts (1826-79), Indian army officer (Lieut. 1848; Lieut Col. 1874...
Behind the Screen at the Shadow Play. Artist(s): Couldrey, Oswald Jennings (1882-1959)
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Oswald Couldrey's 'South Indian Hours' (1920) provides an account on a shadow puppet show he attendeded in Rajahmundry during the festival of Sri Rama Navami (pp. 138-42).
Standing Indian female figure, a temple dancer. Artist(s): Daniell, William (1769-1837)
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Study of a full length Indian female figure, a temple dancer, posed with her head resting in her left hand. In the upper right hand corner, there is a detail of the design of the dancer's bracelet. The artist's comments on the clothing and jewellery are visible. Pencil; 20.8 x 14.1 cm Presente...
Indian figure seated in a chair. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
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Study of an Indian male figure seated in a chair, with his head covered. Inscribed: 'Dudasee' Pencil; 21.5 x 14.2 cm Presented to the British Library in 2006.
Standing Indian female figure, a temple dancer. Artist(s): Daniell, William (1769-1837)
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Study of a full length Indian female temple dancer wearing a sari. Positioned facing away from the viewer. The artist's comments on the clothing is visible. Pencil;24.0 x 17.4 cm Presented to the British Library in 2006.
Standing Indian female figure, inscribed 'sholavanden'. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840)
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Study of a full length Indian female figure, holding a water pot. Inscribed: 'sholavanden.' Pencil; 9.5x 3.9 cm Presented to the British Library in 2006.