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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2009.202.263
People
Unknown Artist
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
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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

Verification Level

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