A Pastoral Scene Featuring Cows and People in a Landscape
18th century
Description
The drawing features four distinct registers. The top depicts a group of cows approaching a seated cow herder, on the right, playing a flute. He wears a turban and a long robe (jama). In front of him is a bow, a quiver full of arrows, a shield (dhal) and a sword. The middle register shows a young woman on her knees resting against a large drum. Her hair is in a bun and she wears a translucent veil over her head. Her sword’s scabbard is visible from her other side. The slightly damaged bottom register comprises a hilly landscape with a small hut and tree. A young woman is seated cross-legged outside of the hut. A small dog walks away from the hut and between two trees. In fourth register, there is a sketch of a figure seated cross-legged. Rajput style.
Dimensions
26.7 x 19.2 cm (10 1/2 x 7 9/16 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1973 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1973.
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