A Potter in Balabar Cast, from Indian Trades and Castes 1835 - 1845

"A Potter in Balabar Cast, from Indian Trades and Castes," is an anonymous watercolor painting depicting a potter at work in India. The artist, likely a member of the Company School, captures the scene with vivid detail and accuracy, providing a glimpse into traditional Indian craftsmanship. Created between 1835 and 1845, the painting showcases a man using a potter's wheel to shape a clay pot, while a woman assists by smoothing the clay. The artwork is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and serves as a valuable document of Indian social and economic life in the 19th century.