Lady with peacock (probably symbolising Krishna), c. 1765, Guler, (The Archer Collection)

Archer, William George; Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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Lady with peacock (probably symbolising Krishna), c. 1765, Guler, (The Archer Collection)

Authors

Archer, William George

Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

Description

With its open sparseness, wan pallor and almost trembling delicacy, the picture typifies a form of painting in Guler which won increasing acceptance in the second half of the 18th century. -- 7.5 x 4.75 inches.