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Gentleman with his Hookah-Burdar or Pipe-Bearer
Gentleman with his Hookah-Burdar or Pipe-Bearer. (Plate 10 of 20) Date: 1813
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Plate 10 of 20: A European Gentleman with His Hookah-Burdar (Pipe-Bearer), India, 1813. This evocative image captures the essence of colonial life during the Regency era, as a European gentleman enjoys an evening of leisure with his Hookah-Burdar or Pipe-Bearer in India, circa 1813. The gentleman, dressed in the height of fashionable European attire, sits comfortably in a well-appointed room, adorned with ornate furnishings and European decor. His relaxed posture and contemplative expression suggest a man who has all the time in the world to indulge in the pleasures of life. By his side stands his Hookah-Burdar, an Indian servant dressed in traditional attire, who attends to the gentleman's hookah pipe. The Hookah-Burdar carefully tends to the pipe, filling it with fragrant tobacco and preparing it for the next puff. The gentlemen's gaze is fixed on the bubbling pipe, lost in the moment as he inhales the sweet smoke. The scene is a reminder of the complex social dynamics of colonialism, where European rulers enjoyed the luxuries of their Indian territories, while relying on the labor and service of their Indian subjects. The Hookah-Burdar, though an essential part of the gentleman's lifestyle, is relegated to a supporting role, a testament to the power dynamics of the colonial era. The intricate details of this print, from the ornate decor to the finely rendered figures, transport us back in time to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives of European colonizers abroad and their Indian servants during the Regency period.
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