Solf-Coraven, or Beggar, from Indian Trades and Castes 1835 - 1845

"Solf-Coraven, or Beggar, from Indian Trades and Castes" is an anonymous watercolor painting from 1835-1845 depicting a couple in a field, possibly representing the "Solf-Coraven" caste, known for begging. The man carries two water pots, while the woman, carrying a child on her back, holds one. The work is in the style of Company paintings, a genre that emerged during the British Raj, and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This artwork provides a glimpse into the lives of the people of India during the colonial period. It is part of a larger series that offers visual documentation of Indian social life and diverse occupations.