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11. Johnson 42

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 42
Title:
A complete series of 36 ragamala illustrations separately mounted, apparently commissioned by Johnson to illustrate the Risalah-i ragamala, a Persian work of which a copy was in Johnson's possession.
Scope & Content:
A complete series of 36 ‘ragamala’ illustrations separately mounted, apparently commissioned by Johnson to illustrate the ‘Risalah-i ragamala,’ a Persian work of which a copy was in Johnson's possession. The series was originally bound in red Indian leather with Johnson's bookplate - his arms a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780
Extent:
1 Item

12. Johnson 45

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 45
Title:
Total of 44 leaves separately mounted remaining from a total in 1830 of 45.
Scope & Content:
Total of 44 leaves separately mounted remaining from a total in 1830 of 45. The missing picture, no.7, would have been a ‘ragamala’ subject similar to nos 1-6 and 8. Nos 9-24 are ‘charbas’ with illustrations from a Sanskrit or Hindi text. Nos 26-30 are tracings on paper. No. 36 has 15 illust...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

13. Johnson 47

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 47
Title:
Total of 7 pictures separately mounted illustrating avataras of Vishnu. The series would originally have consisted of 10
Scope & Content:
Total of 7 pictures separately mounted illustrating ‘avataras’ of Vishnu. The series would originally have consisted of 10, but 3 were already missing at that time of the 1830 catalogue.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

14. Johnson 33

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 33
Title:
Total of 34 ragamala illustrations separately mounted of which 8 pictures were later provided to make up an incomplete series.
Scope & Content:
Total of 34 ‘ragamala’ illustrations separately mounted of which 8 pictures were later provided to make up an incomplete series.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

15. Johnson 36

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 36
Title:
A complete set of 36 ragamala illustrations, with various texts on the reverse.
Scope & Content:
An album containing a complete set of 36 ‘ragamala’ illustrations, with various texts on the reverse.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

16. Johnson 63

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 63
Title:
8 drawings, separately mounted, by a South Indian artist, probably Madras, c.1787.
Scope & Content:
8 drawings, separately mounted, by a South Indian artist, probably Madras, c.1787. J.64 Total of 41 leaves separately mounted. The first 38 leaves are of uniform design: a high proportion are in Deccani style and appear to originate from an album assembled in the Deccan in the first quarter of...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

17. Johnson 18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 18
Title:
Total of 20 leaves separately mounted depicting Mughal emperors, princes, courtiers and noblemen. The leaves are taken from different albums of which the overall size is approximately the same.
Scope & Content:
Total of 20 leaves separately mounted depicting Mughal emperors, princes, courtiers and noblemen. The leaves are taken from different albums of which the overall size is approximately the same.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

18. Johnson 65A

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 65A
Title:
Album of calligraphy A miscellaneous collection of 50 leaves of calligraphy including 7 leaves from a genealogical manuscript
Scope & Content:
A miscellaneous collection of 50 leaves of calligraphy including 7 leaves from a genealogical manuscript. Bound in green half morocco by the Library
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1500-1790
Extent:
1 Item

19. Johnson 39

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 39
Title:
A complete series of 36 ragamala illustrations, previously bound in a contemporary binding of black morocco with gilt medallions and cornerpieces, the inside covers of red leather.
Scope & Content:
A complete series of 36 ‘ragamala’ illustrations, previously bound in a contemporary binding of black morocco with gilt medallions and cornerpieces, the inside covers of red leather. The miniatures are now detached from the binding and mounted separately, but the binding is preserved with its f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

20. Johnson 16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 16
Title:
Total of 8 leaves separately mounted. The subjects are mostly single portraits, male and female, apparently selected for their curiosity value, some being of Europeans. The leaves are not of uniform design.
Scope & Content:
Total of 8 leaves separately mounted. The subjects are mostly single portraits, male and female, apparently selected for their curiosity value, some being of Europeans. The leaves are not of uniform design.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item