VAISHYA,MARCHAND

This plate is from L’Indefrançaise, ou collection de dessins, published in two volumes between 1827-35.It is described as a collection of “lithographed drawings representing the deities, temples, costumes, physiognomies, furniture, weapons, and utensils, of the Hindu peoples who inhabit the French possessions of India, and in general the coast of Coromandel and Malabar”. The explanatory text written was written by Eugene Burnouf, known for his study of Sanskrit literature, translation of the Bhagwat Purana and other texts. His descriptions focus on costumes, rituals and beliefs of the people.

SIZE-9 x 10in.

MEDIUM-Hand coloured Lithograph (Mounted for Protection)

YEAR– 1827-1835

EXPORTABLE-No

SHIPPING– Free shipping for all orders within India

CODE NO– B2