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1956.3.7.3

Talc painting of a boat with an orange sail. [LKG 16/11/2009]

1956.3.7.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Talc painting of a boat with an orange sail. [LKG 16/11/2009]
Long description
Talc painting of a boat with an orange sail. The boat carries a cargo of barrels or sacks painted orange with white spots. A singe figure is shown aboard and this person is shown at the centre of the boat, apparently supporting the cargo. The stern of the ship is shown on the right side of the image as the rudder can be seen in the water here. [LKG 16/11/2009]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Bangladesh
Asia > Southern Asia > Bangladesh
West Bengal
Person
Field collector John Ward
PRM source Margaret F. Irvine
Date / Period
Date made: Before 02/1868?, uncertain
Date collected
By February 1868?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1956
Materials and processes
Material Talc, Material Pigment, Process Painted
Dimensions
Width 66 mm approx, Length 100 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1956.3.7.3

Search terms: Picture and Graphic Art, Painting

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