Sketches of Lions and Antelopes

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Description

At the top of the page are three lionesses. Two of them are seated and flank the third one, who is on her back and cleaning her cubs. The bottom register features five antelopes, one of which is female. Two in the center are butting heads, and are partially obscured by a figure that has been painted over with opaque white watercolor. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Dimensions

13.6 x 25 cm (5 3/8 x 9 13/16 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.