Erotic Painting (recto and verso), folio from a Jain manuscript

ManuscriptsIndian15th-16th century

Erotic Painting (recto and verso), folio from a Jain manuscript

15th-16th century

Description

The recto of this folio features two vignettes with amorous couples on day beds in various positions. The verso of this folio features one vignette of an amorous couple on a day bed and another vignette of a horse.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

15th-16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

10.3 x 26 cm (4 1/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1979 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1979.

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