Not currently on display at the V&A

One of twenty-seven portraits on ivory of rulers and historical personages of the nineteenth century.

Painting
late 19th century (made), (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This painting depicts a woman seated holding a pet bird.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleOne of twenty-seven portraits on ivory of rulers and historical personages of the nineteenth century. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on ivory
Brief description
Painting; Watercolour on ivory, A woman seated holding a pet bird, Jaipur; Rajasthan, late 19th century.
Physical description
This painting depicts a woman seated holding a pet bird.
Dimensions
  • Length: 5cm
  • Width: 4.8cm
Style
Object history
This painting was presented by Miss R.M. Rawling, 1956.
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992 223 p. ISBN 0944142303
Collection
Accession number
IS.1:27-1957

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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