Schoolmaster of the Jullundur Doab (Punjab) seated with two pupils. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Miyan-ji dodbah i Jalandhar’; in English: ‘School-master in the Julundur Dooaab.’
Man and woman from Kafiristan (Afghanistan); the man has a bow and arrows. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Mardum i Kafiri’; in English: ‘Inhabitants of Kafristan (in Afghanistan).’
Theologian and preacher from Kabul (Afghanistan) with his servant. Inscribed in Persian characters:’ Akhun i Kabul. Ghulam’; in English: ‘An Akhoon of Caubool’;’ his slave.’
Portrait of Suchet Singh. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Rajah Suchet Singh’; in English: ‘Rajah Soocheit Singh.’ Note: Suchet Singh (1801-44) was the third of three Dogra brothers who were members of a junior branch of the Jammu royal family. He entered Ranjit Singh’s service in 1812 and ...
Tibetan lama mounted on a yak. Unfinished pencil sketch. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Guru i Lhasah’; in English: A ‘priest of Thibet riding the Yak.’