Studies of grotesque heads
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Period
painted at various times perhaps ca. 1740 through 20th century -
Geography
Kishangarh, Rajasthan state, India -
Material
Opaque watercolor on paper -
Dimension
H x W (overall): 22.5 × 31 cm (8 7/8 × 12 3/16 in) -
Accession Number
S2018.1.80 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S2018.1.80
Object Details
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School/Tradition
Kishangarh school -
Inscriptions
Verso: Usman Khan 1973 -
Provenance
To 2008Stuart Cary Welch (1928-2008)2011Sale, London, Sotheby’s, “The Stuart Cary Welch Collection,” May 31, 2011, lot no. 147A: “Two Studies, North India, 20th Century”From 2011 to 2018Catherin Glynn Benkaim, purchased at auction, Sotheby’s, London, “The Stuart Cary Welch Collection,” May 31, 2011, lot no. 147A: “Two Studies, North India, 20th Century” [1]From 2018Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, partial gift and purchase from Catherine Glynn BenkaimNotes:[1] According to information from Catherin Glynn Benkaim. -
Collection
National Museum of Asian Art Collection -
Previous custodian or owner
Catherine Glynn BenkaimStuart Cary Welch (1928-2008) -
Origin
Kishangarh, Rajasthan state, India -
Credit Line
Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection — funds provided by the Friends of the National Museum of Asian Art -
Type
Drawing -
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