18th-19th century
The recto side of this folio predominantly features a drawing of a male figure milking a water buffalo with a chain and bell around her neck. He is crouched down and filling a large, rounded vessel with milk. He is bearded and wears cloth that wraps around his head and chin, and is secured by a knot at the top. The rest of this side bears sketches of water buffaloes and two male figures. One figure stands facing right in profile. He has a distinct beard and wears a turban, a long robe (jama), and waist sash (patka). Tucked into his wash sash is a punch dagger (katar). The second figure is a portrait bust facing left. He has distinct sideburns and wears a turban and a robe. A sketch small crocodile head peering from the water is also found in the center of the page. Rajput Style, Kota School
16.5 × 17.6 cm (6 1/2 × 6 15/16 in.) frame: 48.6 × 38.4 × 2.5 cm (19 1/8 × 15 1/8 × 1 in.)
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.
Green-brown ink on blue-gray paper; pricked; Rajput Style, Kota School
19th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
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19th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
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19th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
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19th centuryIndian