A snake charmer with three snakes and attendant. Gouache drawing.

1 drawing : gouache

Wellcome Collection 28260i

A series depicting the castes of Thanjavur, South India. The caste system in India is the Hindu hereditary classes. This series represents the castes usually in a couple with the wares of their trade or at their occupations. They are gouache drawings, some with the addition of gold and oxidised silver