Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Sir Charles D'Oyly, 1781–1845, British, active in India

Published by Behar Lithographic Press, active 1827–1830, Indian
Title:
A Bheesty or Water Carrier
Date:
ca. 1830
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph with hand coloring in watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 9 13/16 x 6 1/2 inches (25 x 16.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image: "C D'Oyly delt. | A BHEESTY or WATER CARRIER. | Behar Lithy"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.1250
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
clouds | cow | bull | goats | natives | bheesty | water carrier | water | woman | man | trees | house | bowl | jugs | genre subject | hut | path | harnesses | sacks | Indian
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:49973