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Enraged Elephant with Mahout

Enraged Elephant with Mahout

DrawingsIndian18th century

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.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink and opaque white watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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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