Three modes of transport and three methods of obtaining water
Painting
ca. 1830 (made)
ca. 1830 (made)
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l. A processional bullock with appliqued trappings, accompanied by three musicians, two playing trumpets and one a side drum with sticks.
2 and 3 Canopied two-wheeled bullock carts, each drawn by two bullocks, the first preceded by an umbrella-carrier.
4. Water carrier with two pots hanging from a pole on his shoulder.
5. Two men and two women drawing water from a well; two bullocks with water-skins standing by.
6. Water seller with water skin and measure.
One in a volume of thirty folios depicting castes, occupations, methods of cultivation and procession scenes.
2 and 3 Canopied two-wheeled bullock carts, each drawn by two bullocks, the first preceded by an umbrella-carrier.
4. Water carrier with two pots hanging from a pole on his shoulder.
5. Two men and two women drawing water from a well; two bullocks with water-skins standing by.
6. Water seller with water skin and measure.
One in a volume of thirty folios depicting castes, occupations, methods of cultivation and procession scenes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Three modes of transport and three methods of obtaining water (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour and gouache on paper |
| Brief description | Painting; gouache and watercolour, depicting three modes of transport and three methods of obtaining water, Tanjore, ca. 1830 |
| Physical description | l. A processional bullock with appliqued trappings, accompanied by three musicians, two playing trumpets and one a side drum with sticks. 2 and 3 Canopied two-wheeled bullock carts, each drawn by two bullocks, the first preceded by an umbrella-carrier. 4. Water carrier with two pots hanging from a pole on his shoulder. 5. Two men and two women drawing water from a well; two bullocks with water-skins standing by. 6. Water seller with water skin and measure. One in a volume of thirty folios depicting castes, occupations, methods of cultivation and procession scenes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 1. Inscribed: Sawny bullock
Telugu inscription
4. Telugu inscription |
| Object history | From a volume containing thirty folios depicting castes, occupations, methods of cultivation and processions. Bought from Mr. G. Goolden who had it from his late cousin Richard Goolden. RP 87/672 |
| 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, 59 - 65 p. ISBN 0944142303 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.39:22-1987 |
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| Record created | September 11, 2002 |
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