Dancer in a red dress performing inside a European's house in Delhi. By a Delhi artist, c.1838. On her left a woman is singing while accompanied by musicians. They are facing their European patron... (1/2)
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The man hosting the nautch is believed to be Sir David Ochterlony (1758-1825). He is smoking a hookah and wearing Indian costume. Ochterlony served as the East India Company's Resident at Delhi. The portraits on the wall show Scottish military uniforms. @britishlibrary.bsky.social add.or.2. (2/2)
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