Item ST 40411 Indian Figure - Man Wearing Shirt with Red Flowers, Krishnanagar, Clay, circa 1880

Summary

Alternative Names: Poonah Figure, Poona Figure

This clay figure of a man wearing a shirt with red flowers was made in Krishnanagar province, India. It was exhibited at the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880, as part of a group of figures representing various castes, occupations and religious sects in India. It was gifted to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) by the India Commission of the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81.

Physical Description

Figure of a man on a square base made from fired clay, painted white. The man is fired clay modeled over ferrous metal armature, which attaches to the base. The figure is painted with a dark brown skin tone and is dressed in fabric. His garments consist of a cream vest with red and black flowers, and a cream skirt.