Two Wrestlers
c. 1860
Description
Two wrestlers dominate the page. The one on the left charges into the chest of the other, grabbing his left thigh and his waist. The opponent grabs his upper body. They are bare-chested, have shaved heads with a small pony tail, facial hair, and wear earrings. Rajput Style.
Dimensions
24 x 36 cm (9 7/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1973 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1973.
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