Hindoostan Collection (#8)

The Month of Bhadon (August-September), Folio from a Barahmasa... between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown
The Month of Bhadon (August-September), Folio from a Barahmasa (The Twelve Months), between c1700 and c1725

Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 13th century

Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750

A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Indian musician...of the Dher caste...playing on an instrument called the tingadee, which is composed of three gourds

The Royal Visit to India: Jumoo, Cashmere, visited by the Prince of Wales, 1876. Creator: RCH
The Royal Visit to India: Jumoo, Cashmere, visited by the Prince of Wales, 1876. Jummoo, on the northern frontier of the Punjaub, is the principal residence of his Highness the Maharajah of Cashmere

Malkos Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Malkos Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1675 and c1700

A Jain Monk Preaching, c1680. Creator: Unknown
A Jain Monk Preaching, c1680

Harinaigameshin Brings the Embryo of Jina Mahavira to Queen Trishala... Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Harinaigameshin Brings the Embryo of Jina Mahavira to Queen Trishala, Folio from a Kalpasutra (Book of Sacred Precepts), Mid-17th century

Shiva and Parvati, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva and Parvati, 13th century

Return of the Errant Lover, Folio from an Amaru-Sataka (The Hundred Stanzas of Amaru), c1660. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Errant Lover, Folio from an Amaru-Sataka (The Hundred Stanzas of Amaru), c1660

Month of Bhadon (August-September), Folio From a Barahmasa, between c1640 and c1650. Creator: Unknown
Month of Bhadon (August-September), Folio From a Barahmasa, between c1640 and c1650

The Elephant of Sasta, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
The Elephant of Sasta, 12th-13th century

Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650. Creator: Unknown
Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650

Prinsep's Ghaut, Calcutta, from a sketch by of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Prinsep's Ghaut, Calcutta, from a sketch by of our special artists, 1876. Crowds turn out to welcome the future King Edward VII

The Maharajah of Benares, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah of Benares, 1876. Visit of the future King Edward VII to India. The Maharajah [Ishwari Prasad Narayan Singh] is described by the "Daily Telegraph" correspondent as being a

The Reversal of Roles, Episodes from the Krishna Lila (The Play of Krishna)... c1725. Creator: Unknown
The Reversal of Roles, Episodes from the Krishna Lila (The Play of Krishna), Folio from a Sur Sagar (The Ocean of Sur Das) (image 2 of 11), c1725

Rajahs introduced to each other while waiting for the Prince of Wales at Calcutta...1876. Creator: William James Palmer
Rajahs introduced to each other while waiting for the Prince of Wales at Calcutta, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Royal visit of the future King Edward VII to India

Raja Pandu and Matakunti, c1690. Creator: Unknown
Raja Pandu and Matakunti, c1690

Script on back of sculpture - Head of Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, 12th century or later. Creator: Unknown
Script on back of sculpture - Head of Hanuman, The Divine Monkey, 12th century or later

Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790. Creator: Unknown
Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790

Prince Hunting with Cheetah, 1764 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Prince Hunting with Cheetah, 1764 or earlier

Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century

Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century

Female Ascetic (recto), c1600 (recto) Creator: Unknown
Female Ascetic (recto), Folio from an Album (image 3 of 4), c1600 (recto)

Portrait of Lal Kunwar, 12th century AH/AD 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lal Kunwar, 12th century AH/AD 18th century. This Mughal colour-wash drawing depicts Lal Kunwar, the beloved of the 8th Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah (died 1125 AH/AD 1713)

Yantra of the Goddess Pratyangira (recto), Symbol (verso), between c1700 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Yantra of the Goddess Pratyangira (recto), Symbol (verso), between c1700 and c1750

Imaginary Meeting of Guru Nanak, Mardana Sahab, and Other Sikh Gurus, c1780. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Meeting of Guru Nanak, Mardana Sahab, and Other Sikh Gurus, c1780

Rama Battling The Titans, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) (image 1 of 6), c1700. Creator: Unknown
Rama Battling The Titans, Folio from a Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) (image 1 of 6), c1700

Portrait of a Nobleman, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Nobleman, mid 19th century

Krishna and Radha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Radha, 19th century. Hindu gods playing on a swing, with lotus flowers beyond and a stormy sky above

The Hindu God Vishnu, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Vishnu, 11th-12th century

Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Radha Taking Shelter from the Rain, 1775-1800. The milkmaids come to the banks of the Yamuna River to fill their water pots. A storm breaks out

The Hindu Goddess Kali - detail, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Goddess Kali - detail, 11th century

Opening of the South Indian Railway between Tuticorin and Madura, Madras Presidency... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the South Indian Railway between Tuticorin and Madura, Madras Presidency: Natives waiting to see the Prince [of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists

Krishna Dancing with Gopis, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Dancing with Gopis, 1775-1800. The Hindu god Krishna dances between two groups of admiring gopis. Those on the right form an orchestra

The Prince inspecting the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince inspecting the Sacred Tooth, Kandy, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India....the chief priest was an old man

The Hindu God Revanta, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Revanta, 11th century

The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam, Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam [sic], Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

A Horse-Headed Yogini, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
A Horse-Headed Yogini, 11th century

Buddha Shakyamuni, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, 11th century

Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine

Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. One of the many demons the Hindu god Krishna defeats during his childhood and youth is Aghasura, who assumes the form of an enormous serpent

Ramasawmy going to Bazaar, Madras, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Ramasawmy going to Bazaar, Madras, 1876. Transport in India. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

A Festive Gathering, c1163 AH/AD 1750. Creator: Unknown
A Festive Gathering, c1163 AH/AD 1750. This painting celebrates the pleasures of smoking and partaking in good company. The composition is made up of animated vignettes

Hackney Carriage, Madras, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Hackney Carriage, Madras, 1876. Transport in India. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom)... late 10th cent. Creator: Unknown
The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom) of Abu al-Fazl, late 10th century AH/AD late 16th century

The Martiniere, Lucknow, 1876. Creator: Crane
The Martiniere, Lucknow, 1876. At first glance one exclaims, "How beautiful! what a splendid building!" at the second, "Why, it must have been built by a madman

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"Hindoostan: A Tapestry of Rich Heritage and Cultural Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of Hindoostan, where history unfolds through captivating tales and mesmerizing art. From the valiant exploits of The Gordon Highlanders to the vibrant strokes depicting a princess immersed in melodic bliss, this diverse land beckons with its myriad wonders. In 1897, Piper Findlater's heroic feat at Dargai earned him the prestigious Victoria Cross, symbolizing bravery amidst adversity. This remarkable story resonates even today, reminding us of the indomitable spirit that defines Hindoostan. The painting "Lakshmi" transports us to an era shrouded in mystery as we witness a princess entranced by soul-stirring melodies played by female musicians. Created in 1894 by an unknown artist, it captures the essence of grace and elegance that permeated Hindoostani royalty. Travel back further in time to 1835 when William Daniell immortalized Calcutta from Garden House Reach. His brushstrokes vividly depict a bustling cityscape adorned with architectural marvels that stand tall till this day – a testament to Hindoostan's rich past. Delve deeper into mythology with "Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, " an exquisite artwork dating back to around 1800. Its creator remains unknown but their skill is evident as they bring alive Hanuman's legendary strength and devotion on canvas. Johan Zoffany takes us on a journey to Lucknow in 1790 through his masterpiece "Colonel Mordaunt watching a cockfight. " Amidst cheers and excitement, we catch glimpses of colonial India's social fabric intertwined with traditional customs – a fascinating blend unique to Hindoostan. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon The Prince of Wales standing alongside Maharajah Gwalior during his Indian tour in 1921.