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RefNoMS/628/6
LevelItem
TitlePainting, "Naja tripudians" [Indian cobra], by Annada Prasad Bagchi
Date[1872]
DescriptionPlate 4 of Joseph Fayrer's "Thanatophidia of India..." Dual study of cobra heads showing variant markings, no background. Title information above with regional variant names: "Macrra Keautiah" and "Tentuliah Keautiah." Pencil annotation Plate 6" upper left.. The reptile is noted as being drawn "From Life." Inscribed below "Drawn by Annnoda Prosaud Bagchee, Student, Govt. Sch: of Art Calcutta." [Annada Prasad Bagchi (1849-1905)].
Extent1 item
FormatWatercolour
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper, mounted on board
Dimensions245x377mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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