Three Hindu ascetics, or holy men: above, a man lying on a bed of nails; below left, a man seated in the lotus position with withered arms raised above his head; below right, a man seated in the lotus position holding a trident. Coloured engraving by J. Chapman, 1809.

  • Chapman, J. (John), active 1792-1823.
Date:
Sept. 1 1809
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567721i
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London : published by ... J. Wilkes, Sept. 1 1809.

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1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 23.8 x 19 cm

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1. Purana Poori, an Oordhbahu saniassy. 2. Purrum Soatuntre Perkasanund, a Ser-seja saniassy. 3. A yogey ; J. Chapman sc.

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Wellcome Collection 567721i

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