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'A (Dancing) Girl & two Musicians'.
Early 19th century from (?) now at
These paintings give a fascinating insight into life & times of that era.

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2022-03-03

Painting of Malabar Trogon, a Bird from Western Ghats, now on the Endangered List.
Dated 1779, by artist Zayn al-Din of & commissioned by in and, sold by Simon Ray Ltd.

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2021-05-30

19th century Style now at of "Three Musicians & a Dancer"
Probably, at this Time the Attire of Menswear began Changing from Traditional Indian to Western as Prevalent today

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2021-04-14

Festive Season begins! And, Dussehra is approaching.
c1815 now at depicts 'Making a Frame for Fireworks', in the same way Effigies are made today.

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2020-10-19

'A Group of Recruits to 2nd Regiment' 1815-16 from of William & James Fraser, ancestors of , wife of
The brothers were good friends of James Skinner.

At Denmark.

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2020-10-13


1837AD of a 'Chuprassi' bringing a Letter, now at
Major role of a Chauprassi was to fetch/deliver letters as 'Dawk Runners' for their masters. Faster means of communication was a reason for success

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2020-10-09

'Green Parrot', c1820 from now with appears to depict a Female Derbyan Parakeet, also known as Lord Derby Parakeet.
Commissioned by officials of Indian artists made these in European styles.

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2020-04-26

Blossoming now.
Simbal or Seemal, commonly known as Cotton Tree in English.
This c1800 from titled 'Cotton Tree Flowers', now at
The cotton waft from this tree becomes a common sight during this time, causing allergies

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2020-04-25

When Money runs short.
'A Naoriah Mahajan Moneylender', with his bookkeepers, c1850 attributed to Muhammad Sanullah 'Sani' of now at
Humour element: Shirt opens on the 'robust' Mahajan's stomach

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2020-04-15

Interesting piece of information.
civil service officer who had close contacts with the locals had an Indian 'wife' too, named Amiban (left), from village Rania in
This 1815 painting now in

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2019-09-01

From we have this 19th century Mica painting of Water Carrier or, a name derived from Behesht (Paradise)
Moral: If we have water we are in paradise. If not, we are going there.

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2019-07-01

A group of Company School paintings on Mica, India, C19th just sold for £2300. Est: £200-£300

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2017-11-22