Lot Essay
The Indian soldier portrayed wears the Hindu sect mark of a follower of Vishnu. This watercolour is probably after a drawing by Robert Home (1752-1834). For works by Robert Home see lots 90 and 92.
Study of a South Indian Sepoy
Details
Calcutta School, circa 1810
Study of a South Indian Sepoy
pencil and watercolour, fragmentary watermark Strasburg Lily, unframed
10¼ x 14 7/8 in. (26 x 37.7 cm.)
Study of a South Indian Sepoy
pencil and watercolour, fragmentary watermark Strasburg Lily, unframed
10¼ x 14 7/8 in. (26 x 37.7 cm.)