ca. 1830
Description
1. A couple of the Lambadi caste; the man holding a nargila and carrying over his shoulder a bag with decorative strap and tassels; the woman wearing a long choli, a white embroidered veil, a skirt and much heavy jewellery.
2. A basket-maker and his wife; the man, a wrap over his shoulder, resting his right hand on a basket; the woman, in a striped sari, carrying a baby and some baskets.
3. A tank-digger and his wife; the man, a wrap over his shoulder, holding a cane and a mattock; the woman carrying a baby and a basket.
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Descriptive Medium
Watercolour and gouache on paper
Image Licence
All Rights Reserved
Image Credit
©Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Location
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Country
India
Medium
Watercolour
Tags
Category
People & Society