A Winged spirit (peri) on a composite camel, with 18th century English Chinoiserie frame
Place of OriginMurshidabad, West Bengal state, India
Date1750-1790
MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper
DimensionsH. 11 in x W. 12 15/16 in, H. 27.9 cm x W. 32.9 cm (frame)
Credit LineGift of George Hopper Fitch
Object number1991.10.a-.b
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewThis painting was framed by Joseph Overlove in an English Chinoiserie frame. Overlook's London shop went out of business in 1790.
Subject
- camel
- spirit
- composite animal
approx. 1800
approx. 1800-1825
approx. 1800-1820
approx. 1750
approx. 1850-1900
1770-1800
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1800-1900