2009.202.263: Colonel G.B. Malleson

Identification and Creation

Object Number

2009.202.263

Title

Colonel G.B. Malleson

Classification

Paintings

Work Type

painting

Date

mid 19th century

Places

Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota

Culture

Indian

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/216954

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Dimensions

10 x 7 cm (3 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.)

Inscriptions and Marks

• inscription: Language: Hindi
  Script: Devanagari
  “Malleson”

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch

Accession Year

2009

Object Number

2009.202.263

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Depicted in profile and facing left is a male figure, identified by the Hindi inscription at the top as “Malleson”. This refers to George Bruce Malleson (b. 1825-1868), who was an English officer stationed in India as well as an author. He wears a blue officer’s cap and jacket, as well as white gloves. He has a large, prominent nose, large ears, and is bearded. His right hand is held up, while he points with his lowered left hand.

Publication History

• Stuart Cary Welch, Room for Wonder : Indian Painting During the British Period, 1760-1880, exh. cat., American Federation of Arts (New York, NY, 1978), Page 136-137/Figure 61b

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