Enraged Elephant with Mahout
c. 1730
Description
This fragmentary drawing depicts an elephant bearing a mahout. The elephant runs to the right at full tilt, scattering before him three footmen equipped with rifle, prong, and spear.
Dimensions
50 x 59 cm (19 11/16 x 23 1/4 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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