A Portrait of the Hindus: Balthazar Solvyns & the European Image of India, 1760-1824

New York: Oxford University Press in association with Mapin Pub, 2004. Folio in full-color illus jacket (red spine); 568 pages: illustrations (some color); 32 cm; bibliographical references and index. Minor wear to jacket; a small sticker removal 'scar" to front board; else overall about near fine in near fine jacket in archival mylar. Hardcover. ISBN: 0195220412; 9780195220414

Heavily illustrated in b&w; some color. Contents: Part 1. Franc̦ois Balthazar Solvyns life and work -- Part 2. A Portrait of the Hindus. Weighs approximately seven lbs when packed; extra postage may be required. Please inquire.

"The Flemish artist Francois Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824) is little known, but his series of etchings of the Hindus provide a rich and compelling portrait of India two hundred years ago. With commitment of faithful representation and with the sensibilities of an astutely observant artist, Solvyns portrays the people of India in their occupations, festivals and cultural life with immediacy and sympathy."--Jacket

Hindus -- India. Artists -- Europe. Portraits de l'Inde -- Inde. Hindous -- Inde. Artistes -- Europe. 74.21 geography of Asia. Artists. Hindus. Manners and customs. Portraits, Indic. Hindoes. Afbeeldingen (algemeen) Beeldvorming. Named Person: Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824. Solvyns, Balt. (Balthazar), 1760-1824 Solvyns, François Balthazar, 1760-1824. India -- Social life and customs. Inde -- Mœurs et coutumes. Europe. India.