Men Fleeing From an Escaped Elephant
early 18th century
Description
The composition, consisting of an assembly of fragments, depicts men fleeing from an escaped elephant. They are depicted in varying degrees of completion, the bottom left figure, for example, is simple in its execution, particularly when compared to the figures in the center. The intensity of the scene is shown through the figures’ various reactions, as they run, stand, tumble, or attempt to take cover. While the elephant itself is not depicted, it is represented by the red, cylindrical base with chains on the right, from which it escaped. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Dimensions
20.5 x 21.8 cm (8 1/16 x 8 9/16 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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