Four illustrations of Hindu deities, India, Bengal, Kalighat, 19th century

pencil, pen and ink, watercolour heightened with silver on paper, each identified with an incription in Bengali at lower centre, further inscribed in French at upper right and lower right

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largest: 46 by 28cm; smallest: 45 by 27.8cm.

Condition Report:
All four illustrations laid down on paper, edges slightly trimmed, small tears and scratches to paper, some creasing, light staining with a few scattered spots of discolouration, minor smudging to French inscriptions, the figure of Putana with small areas of damage on the folded right leg, pigment colours are strong, as viewed.