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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1981.87.3
Title
“Durzee”
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
c. 1837-1840
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216128

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Watercolor and ink on paper; Company School
Dimensions
18.6 x 12.2 cm (7 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: Language: English
    “Durzee”

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. R. Minturn Sedgwick in memory of R. Minturn Sedgwick, Class of 1921
Accession Year
1981
Object Number
1981.87.3
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Set against a plain background is a male figure. He is seated on a blue and white carpet and against a large brown container. He wears a long tunic (kurta) with blue flowers and a blue waist sash. He holds a large red fabric with blue flowers in front of him, which obscures his lap. He has a pink turban and a mustache. Next to his right side is a pair of scissors and a black container. Underneath the depiction, written in cursive and black ink is: “Durzee”, which refers to a personal tailor. Company School.

Verification Level

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