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The figures are cut to silhouette and pasted on grey paper sheets. The man carries on his shoulder an elaborate arched tabernacle containing two water pots tied in place with silk cords. The pots are marked with the letter ‘X’ which refers to the key in the lettering. The woman holds an ornate fan and a cymbal (?).
Title
An Indian Water Carrier and His Wife
Date
1815 (?)
Medium
gouache, ink & gold on paper (?)
Measurements
H 22 x W 23.5 cm (E)
Accession number
728684i
Acquisition method
presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome
Work type
Drawing & watercolour
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, London, Greater London NW1 2BE England
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