DrawingsIndian18th century

Lovers Embrace

c. 1745

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Black ink and watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

10.5 x 16 cm (4 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1999.

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