DrawingsIndian18th century

Nobleman Peering at Ladies Eating a Meal Through a Window (recto); Sketches of Elephant and Dog (verso)

18th century

Description

The recto side of this folio features a group of women seated on the floor eating a meal. Female attendants stand behind the group and in the doorway. A nobleman watches the women from a window. His youthfulness is demonstrated by his lack of facial hair. The small deer depicted at the bottom left is most likely a separate sketch. Due to paper being an expensive commodity, artists often re-used paper for sketches and studies. The verso side of this folio features a drawing of a large elephant and a dog. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

12 x 11 cm (4 3/4 x 4 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.

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