Guler, Himachal Pradesh state, Punjab Hills, India
Date:
ca. 1820
Court:
Guler Court
School/Tradition:
Pahari school
Provenance:
At least 1916-1937
Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (1877-1947), method of acquisition unknown [1]
From 1937
Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy [2]
Notes:
[1] See Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, “Rajput Painting,” [book] (London: H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1916), Vol. 1, pp. 48-49; Vol. 2, pl. LXXII A. Object is described as "Purva Raga: Radha's toilet. [...]. Collection of the author."
See also untitled incoming receipt, undated (ca. 1937), copy in object file. The object was transferred from Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy to the Freer Gallery of Art for acquisition consideration on May 7, 1937. Object is one of “3 Indian paintings” described.
Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy was an art historian, curator, and collector of South Asian art. Born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Coomaraswamy grew up in England where he received a doctorate in geology. Coomaraswamy was active as a geologist until 1910, when he switched his interest to the arts of Ceylon and India. He became deeply committed to introducing Western audiences to Indian art. In 1917, he accepted a curatorial post at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where he remained until his death.
[2] See object file for copy of “A. K. Coomaraswamy” invoice to Freer Gallery of Art, dated June 21, 1937, and marked approved on June 21, 1937.?Object is one of “3 Indian paintings, Rajput” described.
Research updated November 16, 2023
Collection:
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Exhibition History:
Hindu and Buddhist Art (April 1, 1982 to July 18, 1983)
Indian Art (January 1, 1963 to January 28, 1981)
Untitled Exhibition, South Asian Art, Gallery 8 (July 15, 1958 to January 1, 1963)
Centennial Exhibition, West Corridor (February 25, 1956 to July 11, 1958)
Untitled Exhibition, South Asian Paintings, Gallery 7 (January 10, 1945 to October 2, 1947)
