Artist: A. Géringer (19th century), after.
Engraver: Jean-Henry Marlet (1770 - 1846) was a French painter and engraver, one of the first artists to use lithography in France.
Title: Paléagar. (The word ‘ Zamindar’ has its origin in ‘Zamin’ which means land and signifies possessor of lands. The word ‘Palegnir’ or 'Paleagar’ has very nearly the same significance.) FRENCH RECORDS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE MARATHAS. VOLUME IX. P.77.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Paléagar. Géringer; Lith. de Marlet & Cie, r. du Bouloi, N°19. Pl. 4; 6:LIV. Label, tag, and stamp of Joe's frame shop verso.
Dimensions: Image 10 3/4" x 7 7/8". Frame 18" x 23".
Publisher: J-J Chabrelie.
Edition: J.-J. Chabrelie, A. Géringer, Eugène Burnouf, and Eugène Jacquet. L'Inde française, ou collection de dessins lithographiés représentant les divinités, temples, costumes (French India). Vol. 1-2. (Paris, 1827–35).
Date: 1827.
Materials and Techniques: color lithograph on paper.
Mat and Frame: matted and framed.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Foxing mainly to margins, wear to frame. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. Unexamined outside of the frame. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: L’Inde Francaise, Vol. 1. p. 221.
Museums and Libraries: Institut nacional d'histuar de l'art FOL EE 9 (1).
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XIX C.
Note: Dedicated To His Excellency M. Paul de Demidoff.