Painting
ca. 1760 (made)
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The patched robe is the mark of a holy man in several cultures, as it indicates poverty and a lack of interest in outward appearance. This Muslim faqir (literally 'poor') is shown seated outside his hut under a tree.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, ascetic outside hut, opaque watercolour on paper, Murshidabad, ca. 1760 |
Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, an ascetic in a patched robe seated outside his hut. |
Content description | An ascetic in a patched robe seated outside his hut. |
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Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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Summary | The patched robe is the mark of a holy man in several cultures, as it indicates poverty and a lack of interest in outward appearance. This Muslim faqir (literally 'poor') is shown seated outside his hut under a tree. |
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Accession number | D.1196-1903 |
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Record created | May 14, 2008 |
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