John Gantz (1772-1853)
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John Gantz (1772-1853)

The Choultry in the sea off the Island of Rameswaram

Fermé8 October 2014

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John Gantz (1772-1853)
The Choultry in the sea off the Island of Rameswaram
watercolour on paper laid down on card
12 ¾ x 17 7/8in. (32.5 x 45cm.)

Note du spécialiste

Rameswaram, to the East of Cape Comorin is deeply venerated by the Hindu. The Choultry would have been built to accomodate pilgrims to the Shiva temple, at one of the sacred bathing places near by.