Lot Essay
It is unusual to see illustrations of subjects such as the above, in particular the Kotwal and his Jemadar: the Chief of Police and an officer beneath him.
A Collection of six Portraits of Indian Figures including 'A cash seller called Shroff'; 'A Peon of Thurr district'; 'A Woman makes thread from cotton'; 'The Woodman'; 'The Kotwal of Bhooj named Kullianjee and Jemadare/Baoo under his orders'; and 'The Opium eater Smoker'
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Kutch School, circa 1840
A Collection of six Portraits of Indian Figures including 'A cash seller called Shroff'; 'A Peon of Thurr district'; 'A Woman makes thread from cotton'; 'The Woodman'; 'The Kotwal of Bhooj named Kullianjee and Jemadare/Baoo under his orders'; and 'The Opium eater Smoker'
all with inscription as title and one dated 'May 3rd 18...'
pencil and watercolour
7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (20 x 15.5 cm.); and a Lucknow School miniature of a court offical (6)
A Collection of six Portraits of Indian Figures including 'A cash seller called Shroff'; 'A Peon of Thurr district'; 'A Woman makes thread from cotton'; 'The Woodman'; 'The Kotwal of Bhooj named Kullianjee and Jemadare/Baoo under his orders'; and 'The Opium eater Smoker'
all with inscription as title and one dated 'May 3rd 18...'
pencil and watercolour
7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (20 x 15.5 cm.); and a Lucknow School miniature of a court offical (6)