A Ruler and His Retinue in a Hunting Pavilion
c. 1730
Description
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.
Dimensions
30 x 36 cm (11 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
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