mid 18th century
The painting features an amorous couple on a daybed near a river. As a wild elephant charges towards them, the male figure holds up a black shield and large, gold mace to protect himself and his lover. Rajput Style, Mewar School.
23.5 x 14.29 cm (9 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.)
Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper.
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, gold, and tin on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque and metallic gray watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Basohli School
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, gold and metallic gray watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndian