An Indian chowkidar

10/06/1819 · Drawing · 18.5 × 11.8 cm

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Where is “An Indian chowkidar” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

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

Checked: 14 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
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About the work

A drawing of a bearded Indian man with the traditional uniform, sword and shield of the chowkidar (watchman or guard)

Victoria and Albert Museum

Details

Accession number: E.1568-1928

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Drawings & watercolors Graphite Neoclassicism Romanticism 19th century

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