Dugler, from Indian Trades and Castes 1835 - 1845

"Dugler" is a watercolor painting from the series *Indian Trades and Castes*, which depicts two individuals of the Dugler caste. The artwork, created between 1835 and 1845 by an anonymous artist, presents a detailed portrayal of the caste’s traditional attire and occupation. The man, holding a bird he likely hunted, and the woman, carrying a child, are set against a backdrop of a landscape typical of their region. This painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the daily life of a specific social group in 19th-century India.