A Maratha horseman slashing with a sword at a foot-soldier while another lies decapitated on the ground. Inscribed on back: ‘A Mahrattar Horseman’ and numbered: ‘38.’. 254 by 184 mm.
Portrait of an Indian gentleman seated on a terrace and wearing a flowered shawl. Artist(s): Shiva Lal (c.1820-80)
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Portrait of an unknown Indian gentleman of Patna city seated on a terrace and wearing a flowered shawl. By Siva Lal (c. 1820-80), a Patna artist, c.1860. Water-colour; 254 by 203 mm. From the collection of Mildred and W.G. Archer. Purchased 1978. Note: Purchased by W.G. Archer at Patna in 1...
A Hindu nobleman and an officer of the Bengal Cavalry standing hand in hand, with three retainers
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A Hindu nobleman and an officer of the Bengal Cavalry standing hand in hand, with three bewhiskered retainers dressed only in dhoti’s’ and loose upper garments. By a Delhi or Alwar artist, 1850-70. Water-colour and body-colour: 350 by 463 mm (inside painted frame); 386 by 506 mm (size of page)...
A nobleman in Hyderabad costume, standing looking right, holding flower and sword. Inscription (erroneous): ‘Sultan Abul Hasan.’. 195 by 110 mm. Note: He bears no resemblance to the know portraits of Sultan Abu’l Hasan of Golconda (reg.1672-87).
One of the Baridi princes of Bidar, standing looking right. Inscription:’ M’Alik Barid.’ 203 by 126 mm. Note: Doubtless a member of the royal house of Bidar, which reigned from 1492-1624. Repaired and retouched at end of 19th century.