A fisherman throwing his net, ca. 1785

A fisherman throwing his net

ca. 1785 · Painting · 36.8 × 27 cm

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Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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About the painting

This is a page from the Boileau Album. The album contains 42 Company paintings probably made by an artist from Thanjavur (Tanjore) living in Madras. Painting in Madras at this early period appears to have been linked mainly to individual patronage. John Peter Boileau commissioned this album. Boileau, whose ancestors were French, served as a member of the Madras Civil Service from 1765 to 1785. He probably had the album made to take back home to England when he retired.

Victoria and Albert Museum

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Accession number
IS.75:15-1954

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