Title
DESSINS DES PIECES CURIEUSES : QU'IL YA DANS L'ENCLOS DES PAGODES DE CHELIMBARAM. / Mesure_ et Dessine par Ml Liebaut 1736.
Creator
Liebaut, Manuel, 1691 or 1692- artist.
Publication details
1736.
Physical details
1 drawing : pen and black ink with monochrome wash over pencil ; sheet 48.2 x 70.4 cm
Description
Depictions of architectural and sculptural elements of the Thillai Natarajah Temple, Chidambaram, labelled A-G; carved stone pedestals; a sculpted doorway; a pole, pedestal and bells; an extensive key in the lower right-hand corner in black ink. Signed and dated in black ink below key. Inscribed in black ink 'Trois de la varangue qui est devant la porte de chevagamyama' above the doorway. Inscribed in black ink 'Cepied d'estral est de pierre de Taille hors le Bouef quiest de Chause et Brique' along the right-hand edge by the bull.
Place
Chidambaram (India)
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.115.82.a.3.