| Code | MICA60 |
| Artist Name | Unknown Mica Artist |
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| Medium: | Gouache on Mica |
| Size: | 5x4 Inch |
| Location: | Delhi |
This charming mica miniature painting depicts a local salt worker in the midst of his labour, likely from a colonial-era Indian context. The figure is shown stirring a large, striped tub, possibly involved in the salt crystallisation process—an essential trade of the time. His attire, including a side pouch, red shorts, and a white-blue turban, suggests a working-class identity and adds realism and character to the scene.
Painted in gouache on mica, the transparent stone surface lends a delicate brilliance and texture to the composition, allowing for both durability and a luminous finish. These mica miniatures were often created in the 19th century for European patrons who sought to document everyday life and local occupations in India.
This is a fine example of how colonial-period artisans captured the diversity of professions with precision and stylised simplicity.
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This artwork is accompanied by an Authenticity Certificate.
