An Indian Muslim priest; left, his wife. Gouache painting.
- Date:
- [1815?]
- Reference:
- 728565i
- Part of:
- Indian practitioners of trades, crafts, and professions. Gouache paintings, 18--.
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Description
He is reading a book, presumably the Koran. Right, a monument with a tower (mosque?)
Publication/Creation
[1815?]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache, with indian ink and gold ; image approximately 18 x approximately 27.3 cm
Lettering
Mahometan priest or fakiers. Worship Mahomet. Language Arabic and Hindoostanee. Wives kept at home.
Creator/production credits
Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 728565i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
volume II
Location Status Access Closed stores