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recto:

Indian roller, mid-18th century.

Painting of an Indian roller (or coracias benghalensis) facing left against a plain background. It stands on a grassy bank with a blue and white streaked sky above.


verso:

Two ladies visit a faqir, mid-18th century.

Painting of two ladies visiting a Muslim ascetic (faqir) outside his hut on the banks of a lake. He sits on a rug in a white jama and gold cloak, the ladies kneeling in front, as he tells their fortunes using dice. On the ground beside him are a brush, ink pot and writing board.


For further information on this album see RCIN 1005069.