Seventy-three floral designs assembled by a painter or craftsman. Mughal, 18th century. Presented. Inscriptions: many of the drawings are inscribed in English ‘Wood’ or’ On Wood’ suggesting that the designs were intended to be used for woodwork or furniture decoration. Number 1881 is a piece...
A flower. European drawing on an Indian album leaf
Scope & Content:
A flower. By a European artist, 18th century. Numbered ‘53’ on reverse. Watercolour; border of grey paper. 127 by 68 mm; page 222 by 160 mm. A flower with slender green leaves and purple-mauve blooms.