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Study of a Brahmin and his follower from Chakwal

Painting
07/1854 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The long-haired Brahmin stands holding a stick; his follower is kneeling behind him holding a small bag in his left hand .


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStudy of a Brahmin and his follower from Chakwal (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Paper, pencil and chalk or charcoal with wash or gouache, heightened with white
Brief description
Study of a Brahmin and his follower from Chakwal by E. Beyerhaus, made in Murree, July 1854
Physical description
The long-haired Brahmin stands holding a stick; his follower is kneeling behind him holding a small bag in his left hand .
Dimensions
  • Sight within mount or absolute minimum dimensions of object height: 351mm
  • Sight within mount or absolute minimum dimensions of object width: 246mm
29/05/2013 dimensions measured as part of Indian Paintings Cataloguing Project 2013; not possible to accurately measure object due to the way in which it is mounted.
Marks and inscriptions
E Beyerhaus del[ineavit]. Murree, July 1854 A Brahmin & disciple from Chukowall \ the Jhelum District. (front)
Credit line
Transferred from India Office, per Sir G. Birdwood
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.4-1882

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Record createdJuly 15, 2003
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