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Secrets of the Umbrella, a History in Fashion and Design

A high ranking man sitting under a parasol on an elephant, preceded by a group of soldiers on foot and followed by four soldiers on horseback.

Item

Title
A high ranking man sitting under a parasol on an elephant, preceded by a group of soldiers on foot and followed by four soldiers on horseback.
Rights
The Wellcome Collection, London. Public Domain.
Date
1800 C.E.
Description
This is a painting on mica by an unknown Indian artist. The painting depicts a man sitting on an elephant. He is accompanied by his parasol bearer. The parasol bearer is holding blue parsol with gold fringe. The man is preceded by a group of soldiers on foot and he is followed by four soldiers with spears and they are sitting on horses
Format
Gouache on mica. Image Height 12 cm x Width 22.3 cm.
Publisher
The Wellcome Collection.
Contributor
Doreen D.
Identifier
The Wellcome Collection. No. 581144i
Subject
Umbrella; parasol; gouache; painting; India.
Site pages
18th - 19th Century