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Colonel G.B. Malleson

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Depicted in profile and facing left is a male figure, identified by the Hindi inscription at the top as “Malleson”. This refers to George Bruce Malleson (b. 1825-1868), who was an English officer stationed in India as well as an author. He wears a blue officer’s cap and jacket, as well as white gloves. He has a large, prominent nose, large ears, and is bearded. His right hand is held up, while he points with his lowered left hand.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
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Title: Colonel G.B. Malleson
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Depicted in profile and facing left is a male figure, identified by the Hindi inscription at the top as “Malleson”.
This refers to George Bruce Malleson (b.
1825-1868), who was an English officer stationed in India as well as an author.
He wears a blue officer’s cap and jacket, as well as white gloves.
He has a large, prominent nose, large ears, and is bearded.
His right hand is held up, while he points with his lowered left hand.

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