Object Detail
Description
untitled (Eight Occupations) depicting figures and scenes of Indian instruments, carriages, people and crafts. this painting is in the Company Style, referring to paintings done by Indian artists for European patrons, many of whom were employees of the East India Company. Most Company paintings depict trades, castes, processions or entertainers such as these wandering snake-charmers.
Maker and role
artist: Company style
Production place
India
Production date
circa 1830-1835
Media description
watercolour on paper
Measurements
sight: 315 x 450 mm
frame: 520 x 655 x 30 mm
frame: 520 x 655 x 30 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0955.4
TJC reference number
5078
