c. 1730
In this painting, a ruler is depicted with a matchlock gun at the main window of a grand, white, hunting pavilion. The smaller windows are filled with members of his retinue, some also carrying matchlocks. In front of the pavilion is an artificial watering hole to lure prey, which, in this case, is a herd of deer. Lions and boar are also depicted in the landscape, signifying the other types of game that Kota hunters pursued. Rajput Style, Kota School.
30 x 36 cm (11 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton; Rajput Style
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18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
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18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Kishangarh Style
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