PaintingsIndian19th century
Trying to Quell a Mad Elephant
c. 1800
Artists
Sheikh TajuArtist
Description
A mahout (elephant driver) has lost control over his enraged elephant. Attendants run towards the large animal, equipped with charkhis, firework attachments that were used to control and manipulate elephants. Rajput Style, Bundi School.
Dimensions
25.8 x 30.2 cm (10 3/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
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