DrawingsIndian19th century

Sketches of Amorous Couples

early 19th century

Description

The page is filled with sketches of couples in various positions of amorous embrace. Rajput style.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style

Culture

Indian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

22 x 19.2 cm (8 11/16 x 7 9/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1976 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1976.

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