Prince Hunting from a Pavilion Within a Lotus Pond
19th century
Description
Inside a white pavilion with an orange, green, and pink awning, is a prince accompanied by two female attendants. The prince is wearing a small cap, tunic, waist sash (patka), and white trousers. He kneels while aims an arrow at a charging lion in the distance. One female attendant carries arrows, while the other holds a long matchlock gun. The pavilion is situated in the center of a pond that is connected to a larger structure. The pond is filled with fish and lily pads. Surrounding the pound and in the lush landscape are a variety of creatures that are commonly pursued in royal hunts: gazelles, boar, tigers, and lions. He scene depicts an enclosed game preserve. Rajput style.
Dimensions
20.3 x 28 cm (8 x 11 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.
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