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Drawing of a Sloth Bear (fragment)

Drawing of a Sloth Bear (fragment)

DrawingsIndian18th century

Drawing of a Sloth Bear (fragment)

early 18th century

Artists

The Kota MasterArtist

Description

The fragment depicts a large, grinning sloth bear in profile, approaching from the right. Its head is lowered and its front right paw is lifted up. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

22 x 30.2 cm (8 11/16 x 11 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1973 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1973.

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