19th-Century Painting of Indian And European Women By A C Hutchinson 1837
A 19th-century watercolour painting of two Indian women and a European woman by Major A C Hutchinson in about 1837. This is the final edition of A C Hutchinson’s watercolour painting in this collection. It depicts two Indian women, a European woman, and what appears to be a man lying in a loin cloth.
On the reverse side is the painting of European Ladies. Although unsigned and untitled both the artworks are believed to have been done by the gifted Major A C Hutchinson. Not much is known about him except that he was with the Bengal Artillery which was then under the East India Company. Hutchinson’s artworks, were evidently, impressions of the British Raj life during the 19th century. Click on the image to enlarge.
Also read In photos: Colonial India through the eyes of foreign artists.
Did you know – the Bengal School of Art, founded in the late 19th century, played a crucial role in promoting watercolour painting as a distinct art form in India.
Past posts – British Royal Field Artillery Belgaum, 1870 Photo., 1894 Kottayam Travancore Postcard Experimental P.O. Cancellation., Two Views of Back Bay From Malabar Hill Bombay – 2 Prints 1870., Delhi Durbar Kingsway Railway Station – Old Photo 1911.
