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61. Johnson 54,26

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,26
Title:
The hares and the elephant , from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan (fl.1780-82)
Scope & Content:
The hares and the elephants. By Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan. No text on reverse; inscribed on picture in Persian: ‘‘amal-i mohan singh valad-i govardhan’ (the work of Mohan Singh, son of Govardhan); numbered 30 in Persian. 172 by 106 mm; page 322 by 208 mm. A white hare sits on a hillock, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

62. Johnson 54,29

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,29
Title:
The hares and the elephants, from the 'Iyar-i Danish. Artist(s): Udwat Singh (fl. 1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The hares and the elephants. By Udwat Singh. No text on reverse; inscribed on mount in Persian: ‘‘amal-i udvat singh’ (the work of Udwat Singh); numbered 25 or 35 in Persian. 172 by 109 mm; page 322 by 207 mm. A herd of elephants drink at a pool, crushing a hare; another hare looks on. From...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

63. Johnson 54,41

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 54,41
Title:
The elephant and the moon's reflection , from the 'Iyar-i Danish
Scope & Content:
The elephant and the moon’s reflection. Panel of one line of text; overpainted and rebacked. 220 by 113 mm; page 222 by 122 mm. An elephant is bending down to touch the moon’s reflection in the water. Three other elephants look on. From the story of the clever hare who scared the king of th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1600
Extent:
1 Item

64. Johnson 67,11

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,11
Title:
Two elephants fighting
Scope & Content:
Two elephants fighting. Mughal, c.1620-30. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on border in Persian characters: ‘tasvir-i filan-i jangi, ‘amal-i humhar’ (a picture of fighting elephants, the work of Hunhar) - this attribution is unreliable. Gouache with gold; gilt-decorate...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1620-1630
Extent:
1 Item

65. Johnson 67,12

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,12
Title:
A prince travelling by elephant
Scope & Content:
A prince travelling by elephant. Mughal, c.1610. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Drawing with light colouring (‘nim qalam)’; gilt-sprinkled borders. 180 by 100 mm; page 416 by 285 mm. The prince is seated in the howdah beneath a canopy with five of his attendants running on foo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1610
Extent:
1 Item

66. Johnson 67,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,15
Title:
Elephants in camp
Scope & Content:
Elephants in camp. Deccan, c.1680. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed incorrectly below in Persian: ‘‘amal-i nadir al-zaman’ (the work of Nadir al-Zaman); numbered 1 in Persian inventory note. Drawing with gold; inner border of gilt decoration on blue, outer border tinted...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1680
Extent:
1 Item

67. Johnson 67,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,16
Title:
Elephant and its mahout
Scope & Content:
Elephant and mahout. Bijapur, c.1620. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed at bottom corner in Persian: ‘Nadir al-Zaman’ (an incorrect attribution); numbered 14 in Persian inventory note. Gouache with uncoloured background; gilt-decorated blue inner border, gilt-sprinkled o...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1620
Extent:
1 Item

68. Johnson 67,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,18
Title:
Pair of elephants beneath a tree
Scope & Content:
A pair of elephants beneath a tree . Deccan, c.1650-80. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 35 in Persian inventory note. Drawing with some gold; inner blue border with gilt arabesques, outer gilt-sprinkled border. 145 by 170 mm; page 413 by 290 mm. Reproduced: Brow n (19...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1650-1680
Extent:
1 Item

69. Johnson 67,19

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 67,19
Title:
Two elephants tethered beneath a thatched shelter
Scope & Content:
Two elephants. Mughal, c.1690. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed beneath in Persian: ‘tasvir-i pil’ (a picture of elephants); another inscription beneath has been erased; numbered 67 in Persian inventory note. Drawing with some wash and gold; pink-tinted borders decorate...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1690
Extent:
1 Item

70. Mss Burmese 203 (30)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Burmese 203 (30)
Title:
'White Elephant of Siam'
Scope & Content:
'White Elephant of Siam'
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1830
Extent:
1 Item

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