An Indian water-carrier and his wife. Gouache painting.

Date:
[1815?]
Reference:
728684i
Part of:
Indian practitioners of trades, crafts, and professions. Gouache paintings, 18--.
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Description

The man carries on his shoulder an elaborate arched tabernacle containing two water pots tied in place with silk cords. The pots are marked with the letter x which refers to the key in the lettering. The woman holds an ornate fan and a cymbal (?)

Publication/Creation

[1815?]

Physical description

1 painting : gouache, with indian ink and gold ; image approximately 22 x 23.5 cm

Lettering

Carrier of water from the Ganges to the temples x the water pots

Creator/production credits

Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 728684i

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  • volume I

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