Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (1877-1947), method of acquisition unknown [1]
From 1931
Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy [2]
Notes:
[1] See object file for copy of Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, Boston, MA invoice to Freer Gallery of Art, dated January 8, 1931, and marked approved on January 8, 1931. Object is one of the, “2 Rasikapriya paintings” described.
Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy was an art historian, curator, and collector of South Asian art. Born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Coomaraswamy grew up in England where he received a doctorate in geology. Coomaraswamy was active as a geologist until 1910, when he switched his interest to the arts of Ceylon and India. He became deeply committed to introducing Western audiences to Indian art. In 1917, he accepted a curatorial post at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where he remained until his death.
[2] See note 1.
Research updated November 15, 2023
Collection:
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Exhibition History:
Untitled Exhibition, South Asian Paintings, Gallery 7 (January 10, 1945 to October 2, 1947)
Untitled Exhibition, South Asian Paintings, Gallery 4 (May 5, 1933 to January 9, 1945)
Untitled Exhibition, Shahnama and Chinese Art (March 24, 1930 to May 5, 1933)
