L Inde Francaise Collection

Chinnappa of the Paraiyar caste, aged 21, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478572 Chinnappa of the Paraiyar caste, aged 21, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caste de Pariah, agede 21 ans)

Wrestlers with weapons, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478558 Wrestlers with weapons, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djitty, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

An old woman of high caste, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478570 An old woman of high caste, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vielle femme, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478563 Brahmins: a Scribe and an Interpreter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmanes, Ecrivain & Interprte)

Shepherds, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478561 Shepherds, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bergers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478542 Mason or Builder, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: KollattoukkAren ou MaAzon, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Smith or Metal-Worker, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478539 Smith or Metal-Worker, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: TattAn, ou orfevre, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Rahjputs, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478534 Rahjputs, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radjpoutes, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Peons, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478526 Peons, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle, 1827-35.); The Stapleton Collection; British

Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478577 Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paleagar, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Rangani, a litter bearer, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478571 Rangani, a litter bearer, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur de Palanquins, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478564 A Brahmin doctor taking a pulse, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmane Medecin, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478562 Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallis, Porteurs de bois, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478560 Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iroulers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478559 A thief ambushing a passer-by, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caller, Caste de Voleurs, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Labourers sharing rice, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478546 Labourers sharing rice, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: KA'ulis ou Mercenaires, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Rug Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478545 Rug Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tisserands, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Poor People, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478537 Poor People, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otten, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Barbers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478535 Barbers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbiers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478532 Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme de RAdja, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478530 Travelling Singers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarada-Caren, chanteurs ambulans, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Musicians, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478528 Musicians, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musiciens, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Kichenassami, aged 28, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478576 Kichenassami, aged 28, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Latchoumana, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478575 Latchoumana, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Basket Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478566 Basket Weavers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kourraver, Vanniers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A Servant, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478553 A Servant, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shondra ou Serviteur, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A man of the Vaishya caste inspects his small-holding, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478550 A man of the Vaishya caste inspects his small-holding, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaishya, Proprietaire cultivateur)

A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478544 A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur d Argent, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478541 Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tatchen ou Charpentier, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Milk Sellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478536 Milk Sellers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands de Lait, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478533 A Raja, or Hindu Prince, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radja ou prince Hindou, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Brahman women collecting water, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478531 Brahman women collecting water, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femmes Brahmanes pusant de l eau, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Indian Widows, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478524 Indian Widows, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veuves Indiennes, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Mariammane, a Brahmin woman, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478574 Mariammane, a Brahmin woman, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Brahmine Mariammane, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Cammatatchi, a dancer, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478569 Cammatatchi, a dancer, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devadasi dancing girls were known as Bayaderes in colonial times)

Nambousi, a foot soldier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478568 Nambousi, a foot soldier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nambousi, Peon, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Dancing Bayaderes, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478567 Dancing Bayaderes, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayaderes Dansants, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Indian hunter with musket, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478557 Indian hunter with musket, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veder ou Boyer, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Drug Merchant, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478552 Drug Merchant, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: CA'moutti ou Marchand de drogueries, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Making rope sandals, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478543 Making rope sandals, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chakkiliyer ou Cordonniers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Paraiyar and Trumpet, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478556 Paraiyar and Trumpet, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pariah Combou-cara, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle, 1827-35)

Makers of domestic utensils, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478554 Makers of domestic utensils, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noroungati, faiseurs d Ustensiles de menage)

A Falconer with his Bird, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478551 A Falconer with his Bird, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fauconnier, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A Man of the Nadar caste climbing a palm tree, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478548 A Man of the Nadar caste climbing a palm tree, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: ChAnAr, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

A Potter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478540 A Potter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kouchaven ou Potier, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

An Oil Merchant, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478538 An Oil Merchant, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: EnnaivAniyen, ou Marchand d huile, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Douli Gari, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478527 Douli Gari, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: A vehicle drawn by oxen, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Litter Bearers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478525 Litter Bearers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Porteurs de Palanquins, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

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"L'Inde Française: A Glimpse into the Vibrant Tapestry of 19th Century Indian Society" Step back in time to the enchanting world of 19th century India, as depicted through a series of captivating colour lithographs. These stunning artworks offer us a window into the diverse and rich cultural fabric that defined "L'Inde Française. " Meet Chinnappa, a young man hailing from the Paraiyar caste, whose striking image reflects both resilience and determination. His story encapsulates the struggles and triumphs faced by individuals within this vibrant society. Intriguingly, we encounter wrestlers brandishing weapons with an air of fierce intensity. Their physical prowess symbolizes not only strength but also serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication towards honing their craft. The lithograph featuring an elderly woman belonging to high caste showcases her regal poise and wisdom acquired over years of experience. Her weathered face tells tales untold, offering glimpses into a life steeped in tradition and heritage. Brahmins take center stage next; one diligently scribbling away while another interprets ancient texts. Their scholarly presence reminds us of their pivotal role as custodians of knowledge throughout generations. Shepherds grace yet another frame, embodying simplicity amidst nature's beauty. These humble souls guide their flocks across vast landscapes, mirroring mankind's eternal connection with animals and land. A mason or builder stands tall beside his creations - structures that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. Through his skilled hands, dreams are transformed into tangible realities. Witness the artistry of a smith or metal-worker who breathes life into raw materials through fire and skillful craftsmanship. The sparks flying off his tools illuminate not just his work but also our appreciation for age-old trades passed down through generations.