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Drawing of a Portal (pounce)

Drawing of a Portal (pounce)

DrawingsIndian18th-19th century

Drawing of a Portal (pounce)

18th-19th century

Description

Flanked by a series of archways is a large portal. The portal has an ogival arch entrance with decorative niches on either side. The top of the portal is decorated with chhatris (canopy, umbrella), large, dome-like structures that commonly adorn Indian architecture. Small holes can be found outlining the structure. The holes represent a transferring technique known as pounce. Powder, such as graphite or chalk, is passed through the holes onto a clean working surface to give an exact copy of the image that is to be copied. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

25.7 x 15.4 cm (10 1/8 x 6 1/16 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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