Wasudev Beggar. India Jaggi Vasudev There are beggars and beggars, from the Hindu ascetic, who, after renouncing the lusts of the flesh, wanders from shrine to shrine, and meditates upon… Read More
Princesse, Règne De Charles VI, d’après Les Heures d’Anne De Bretagne, 1420
The Snake Charmer. Indian Characters. Although the so-called” snake-charmer” is usually a sharp-witted and ofttimes a clever fellow, it is his conjuring which forms his chief claim to attention. True,… Read More
Jacqueline de la Grange, Femme De Jean de Montagu, after Gaignières, 1408
Mme De Grignan, Règne De Louis XIV, d’après Un Tableau Du Château De Bussy Rabutin, 1663
On special occasions, such as weddings or parties given in honor of a distinguished visitor, it is the correct thing in native society to give a „nautch,“ or dance.
The Tappert, points and scallops…. Every one dressed as he pleased. Some wore coats made of two kinds of material.
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (Latin Michael Montanus; 1533-1592) was a jurist, sceptic and philosopher, humanist and founder of essay writing.
Prince, Règne De Louis XIV, d’après Vauder-Meuleu, 1670. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin.
The Mellon Seller This picture represents a woman of the Kulmbi caste, who is not by any means to be confounded with a coolie. A very low caste woman would… Read More
