Details: JD Harding RECOLLECTIONS OF INDIA DRAWN ON STONE 1847 Antique Plate Charles Stewart Hardinge Kashmir Poormandal Part II Plate 4 Collectible Artwork Illustration

This antique work is Plate 4 from Part II of "Recollections of India Drawn on Stone by J.D. Harding from the Original Drawings by the Honourable Charles Stewart Hardinge." The title, "Poormandal," is handwritten in the lower left margin.

The image measures approximately 14.75" x 10.25" on backing that measures approximately 21.75" x 17.75".

"This [plate] represents Purmandal, popularly known as 'Chhota Kashi' which is located on the holy river Devika, and is considered as sacred as the Ganges. There are several temples here including that of Umapati and the adjoining Shiva temples. Hardinge described the town in the 19th Century as, 'The resort of pilgrims from all parts of the hills on the celebration of the 'Male', which is a religious festival, the streets are filled with Hillmen of every tribe and every description of Costume.'"[Courtesy British Library]

Three additional plates from this text are also available during this auction.

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Condition / Notes: This plate displays typical indications of age and wear including light age toning, foxing, and some marginal chipping or creasing. The colors remain bright and vivid.

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