Indian portrait drawing of a seated man, 18th or 19th century. He is well rendered with fine lines and features.

Provenance: From the collection of Frederick and Catherine Asher, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Frederick M. Asher and Catherine E. Asher were prominent scholars in the field of Art History. Both dedicated their lives to the education of students, teaching for many years as professors at the University of Minnesota. They both had a passion for South Asian art, traveling extensively throughout India, Asia, and the Middle East. Selections from their travels and careers as avid art historians are offered in this auction. Their collection includes Indian jewelry, Japanese woodblock prints, an incredible slide collection, and much more.
Sight; height: 5 in x width: 4 1/2 in. Framed; height: 12 1/2 in x width: 10 3/4 in.

The sheet is toned and the ink is somewhat faded. There is a large C-shaped hole near the figure's feet. There are numerous marks along the surface, notably the orange marks along the right edge. Some undulation to the surface throughout. Some light wear to the frame; framed under glass; not inspected out of frame.