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A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdah, or Pipe Bearer, 1813 (colour litho)
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A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdah, or Pipe Bearer, 1813 (colour litho)
617995 A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdah, or Pipe Bearer, 1813 (colour litho) by D Oyly, Charles (1781-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 10 from The European in India, annotated by Capt Thomas Williamson, engravings by J. H. Clark & C. Duborg after drawings by Charles D Oyly, published in London, 1813.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22933884
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Bearer British Empire Customs Ethnographic Gentleman Gentlemen Hookah Sash Servants South Asia Ethnography Travellers
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This print titled "A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdah, or Pipe Bearer, 1813" takes us back to the vibrant era of the British Empire in India. The image showcases a distinguished gentleman immersed in the customs and traditions of South Asia. The gentleman is depicted seated comfortably in an opulent interior, surrounded by servants attending to his needs. His gaze is fixed upon a hookah pipe held by his loyal pipe bearer, adorned in traditional Indian attire. The attention to detail highlights the intricate sash wrapped around the bearer's waist and the elegant turban atop his head. The composition beautifully captures the essence of colonial India, where European travelers indulged themselves in local customs while being served by devoted attendants. It offers a glimpse into a time when cultural exchange between East and West was at its peak. This print originates from "The European in India" a renowned publication that documented these encounters through engravings based on drawings by Charles D Oyly. Published in London during 1813, it provided Europeans with insights into Indian life and became an invaluable resource for ethnographic studies. As we admire this remarkable piece from The Stapleton Collection, we are transported back to an era where gentlemen like this one embraced new experiences while immersing themselves within different cultures across continents.
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