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381. Johnson 53,7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 53,7
Title:
A starling, European print on a Deccani album leaf.
Scope & Content:
Engraving of a starling. European, 18th century (mounted on a Deccani album leaf). Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. 191 by 144 mm; page 330 by 230 mm. Reverse: two lines of red ‘naskhi’ calligraphy on blue paper; 18th century. A starling facing left is perched on a stump; a sphe...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1700-1800
Extent:
1 Item

382. Johnson 56,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 56,4
Title:
Standing prince playing the sitar. In Bokharan style, but possibly Mughal/Akbar.
Scope & Content:
Standing prince playing the ‘sitar.’ Bukhara style: third quarter sixteenth century. 14 by 7 cm (page 24.5 by 16.5 cm). Illuminated frame, upper corner-pieces and side-pieces. Margins as J.56, 5. On reverse, illuminated ‘nasta‘liq’ calligraphy by Mir ‘Ali.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1575
Extent:
1 Item

383. Johnson 63,1-8

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 63,1-8
Title:
J.63,1-8 8 drawings, originally pasted in an album but now mounted separately, depicting South Indian ‘manners and customs’. By a South Indian artist, ...
Scope & Content:
J.63,1-8 8 drawings, originally pasted in an album but now mounted separately, depicting South Indian ‘manners and customs’. By a South Indian artist, probably at Madras, c.1787. Inscribed with titles and notes in English, and in some cases in German in Gothic script. Wash and water-colour; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1786-1788
Extent:
8 items

384. Johnson 1,4

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 1,4
Title:
Jahangir (1605-27, bust portrait)
Scope & Content:
Jahangir. Mughal, c.1620-30. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed above in Persian: ‘tasvir-i jahangir padshah’ (a portrait of the emperor Jahangir); below: ‘jahangir padshah.’ Gouache with gold; on an album page with two gilt-decorated and outer mauve gilt-sprinkled border...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1620-1630
Extent:
1 Item

385. Johnson 1,22

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 1,22
Title:
The poet Sa'di
Scope & Content:
The poet Sa‘di (d.1291). Mughal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed above in Persian: ‘tasvir-i hazrat-i shaykh sa‘di shirazi’ (a picture of Shaykh Sa‘di of Shiraz). Drawing; on an album page with outer mauve gilt-sprinkled border. 101 by 75 mm; page 378 by 255 m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

386. Johnson 17,6

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 17,6
Title:
Ahmad Khan Bangash (1743-71) with a lady
Scope & Content:
Ahmad Khan Bangash (1743-71) with a lady. Farrukhabad, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 46 in Persian inventory note (repeated on reverse). Gouache with gold; oval with a painted black surround; on an album leaf with blue borders, the outer one gilt-sprinkled. 9...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

387. Johnson 50,1

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 50,1
Title:
Bhairavi Ragini. Artist(s): Fath Chand (fl.c.1750-60)
Scope & Content:
Bhairavi Ragini. By Fath Chand, Mughal, c.1760. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘‘amal-i rai fath chand’ (the work of Rai Fath Chand); numbered 12 in Persian inventory note; on reverse: ‘bhairavi.’ Gouache with gold; oval with blue spandrels decorat...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1760
Extent:
1 Item

388. Johnson 6,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 6,11
Title:
Kanphat yogis in a landscape
Scope & Content:
Kanphat yogis in a landscape. Mughal, c.1605. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 43 in Persian inventory note. Drawing with slight shading and tinting; on an album page with gilt-decorated blue border and gilt-sprinkled outer margin. 144 by 89 mm; page 415 by 293 mm. The ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1605
Extent:
1 Item

389. Johnson 6,13

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 6,13
Title:
A yogi meditating beneath a tree
Scope & Content:
A yogi meditating beneath a tree. Mughal, c.1620. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 24 in Persian inventory note. Lightly coloured drawing; on an album page with gilt-decorated blue border and outer gilt-sprinkled margin. 140 by 74 mm; page 413 by 290 mm. The yogi leans ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1620
Extent:
1 Item

390. Johnson 62,5

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 62,5
Title:
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
Scope & Content:
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Murshidabad, c.1780. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on reverse: ‘Sawjorhar Batsane’ (Shah Jahan Badshah). Gouache; red and blue borders. 210 by 113 mm; page 234 by 145 mm. Shah Jahan stands facing left, wearing an orange jama and turba...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item