Drawing for Designs for a Wall
PaintingsIndian19th century

Drawing for Designs for a Wall

c. 1840

Description

Set within a 7x4 grid are various designs of plants, scrolling leaves, and flowers. The top middle square contains an inscription. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and metallic silver pigment on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Culture
Indian
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

15.2 x 25 cm (6 x 9 13/16 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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