Harvard Art Museums > 1981.87.6: “Chuprassi” Paintings Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"“Chuprassi” (Unknown Artist) , 1981.87.6,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Apr 20, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/216157. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1981.87.6 People Unknown Artist Title “Chuprassi” Classification Paintings Work Type painting Date c. 1837-1840 Places Creation Place: South Asia, India Culture Indian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/216157 Physical Descriptions Medium Watercolor and ink on paper; Company School Dimensions 18.7 x 12.2 cm (7 3/8 x 4 13/16 in.) Inscriptions and Marks inscription: Language: English “Chuprassi” 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 1981.87.6 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description Set against a plain background is a male figure. He wears a white robe with a blue waist sash. The low neck exposes a shirt with pink and green flowers. Running across his body from his right shoulder is a red sash with a blue border and a small plaque with writing. The robe reaches just below the knee, exposing a white fabric with blue flowers. He wears brown heeled shoes that have toe ends that curl upward. He carries in front of him an envelope in his left hand. Tucked under his left arm is a fly whisk. He has a mustache and wears a blue turban. Underneath the depiction, written in cursive and black ink is: “Chuprassi”, meaning a messenger or servant wearing an official badge. Company School. Verification Level This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
