拍品专文
Shaikh Muhammad Amir of Karraya (a suburb of Calcutta) was an influential artist working for the British in Calcutta during the 19th Century. Working in a time of great prosperity, he proffered his talent like a tradesperson, touring Calcutta in search of individual commissions. He delighted his patrons with paintings of their houses, carriages, horses and servants. One of his best known clients was the business man, Thomas Holroyd, for whom he painted many of these scenes; the album of paintings made for him by the artist were presented to the Oriental Club in 1839, and are now in public and private collections.