Description
The story of Mundy is based on academic sources and research which were discussed with the artists before they began composing the narrative poem and pattern for the scroll. The conversations about Mundy Shaheb-er Golpo took place over several days at Naya and Jadavpur University. A summary of what was discussed is given below.
Creator
Chitrakar, Dukhushyam
Chitrakar, Jahanara
Chitrakar, Rabbani
Chitrakar, Rahim
Chitrakar, Rahman
Chitrakar, Ushiara
Dutta, Shrutakirti
Mondal, Sujit
Mukherjee, Ayesha
Source
Richard Carnac Temple (ed), The Travels of Peter Mundy in Europe and Asia, Vol.2: Travels in Asia 1628-34 (London: Hakluyt Society, 1914)
Publisher
University of Exeter
Date
2019-12
Contributor
Dutta, Shrutakirti
Halder, Bhagirath
Holding, Richard
Mondal, Sujit
Mukherjee, Ayesha
Rights
CC BY-NC
Format
Photo
Video
Language
Bengali
Type
Conversation
Coverage
Gujarat, India; 1630-32
Penryn, Cornwall, UK; c.1600-1630
Summary
The scroll painters heard an account of the historical events of the Gujarat famine and Peter Mundy's life and context. They asked many questions about the environment of Penryn and Cornwall, looked at maps and photographs, and discussed the content of his diary entries, which were translated into Bengali for their use. The painters identified with Mundy's circumstances and geographical location, especially the struggling fishing trade, which prompted him to seek employment with the East India Company. The form that their narrative would take, and their preferred points of emphasis were discussed, as well as the dimensions of the scroll, examples of song and rhyme schemes.
Location
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
Naya, West Bengal, India
Original Format
Photograph
Video