Photo of collection object Elokeshi
Unknown. Elokeshi, ca. 1890. Height: 454 mm Width: 276 mm Height: 490 mm Width: 320 mm. Given by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq., IM.137-1914. arr.

Elokeshi

ca. 1890

Unknown

SSEA

Painting, in watercolour on paper, depicting an episode of the Tarakeshwar Murder. Elokeshi is offering betel leaf to the Mahant (priest) who is holding a huqqa pipe whilst seated on a chair. The priest appears to have the appearance of a 19th century Bengali Babu or English dandy whilst Elokeshi has the appearance of a courtesan.
Original Source
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Medium
water-colour, silver, paint, paper, painted
Locations
city: Kolkata
Dimensions
Height: 454 mm Width: 276 mm Height: 490 mm Width: 320 mm
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
IM.137-1914
Credit Line
Given by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq.
Rights Statement
arr
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