Title

'Brahmin Mariamman', 1828. Artist: Marlet et Cie

Caption

'Brahmin Mariamman', 1828. Brahmin is the highest caste in Indian caste system within Hindu society. A lithograph from L'Inde Français, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere.

Date

1828

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19B97_307

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,2Mb (1,8Mb) / 12,1in x 16,1in / 3640 x 4823 (300dpi)

Keywords

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