Dancing Gadis
mid-18th century
Description
The drawing depicts a large group of male musicians and dancers. The musicians play different types of drums such as the mridagam (the figures on the left, for example), and the standing drum, known as a tasha. On the right is a small shrine with a lingam, the aniconic form of the Hindu god Shiva. Pahari style.
Dimensions
19.8 x 26.3 cm (7 13/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.
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