A Brahmin story-teller and his wife
Painting
ca. 1790 - ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1790 - ca. 1800 (made)
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One of six paintings of castes and occupations, all against a plain blue background. This one of a Brahmin story-teller and his wife, the man, in a red and blue cap turned up at the back, holding a palm-leaf manuscript, his wife holding a bundle.
Object details
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| Title | A Brahmin story-teller and his wife (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gouache |
| Brief description | Painting; Gouache, A Brahmin story-teller and his wife, Tanjore, ca. 1790 - ca. 1800 |
| Physical description | One of six paintings of castes and occupations, all against a plain blue background. This one of a Brahmin story-teller and his wife, the man, in a red and blue cap turned up at the back, holding a palm-leaf manuscript, his wife holding a bundle. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed: A Bramin Story Teller |
| Gallery label | Before the introduction of photography to India, European residents and tourists collected documentary paintings like these as souvenirs of their visit. The woman in this drawing wears a nine-yard floral sari draped in the madisaru style distinct to the region. The elaborate yet functional drape, and the bundle under her arm suggest she would have accompanied her husband. He carries a palm leaf manuscript to denote his profession.(23/03/2022) |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [ Room 8. On The Wall.] '0927, 0928. TWO FRAMES, glazed, each containing six coloured illustrations of costumes &c. Presented by P. F. Campbell-Johnston, Esq.' (No slip numbers given.) |
| 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, 54 p. ISBN 0944142303 |
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| Accession number | 0928:6/(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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