early 18th century
A large battle scene is depicted in this drawing fragment. Armored soldiers are depicted either on foot or horseback, and are carrying shields as well as different types of weapons, such as swords, bows and arrows, and matchlock guns. Large armored elephants are rendered on either side. Rajput Style, Kota School.
45.4 x 58 cm (17 7/8 x 22 13/16 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.
Ink on paper
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th-19th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper, with chalk rubbing; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianBlack ink and opaque watercolor over charcoal underdrawing on beige laid paper; Rajput Style
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style
18th-19th centuryIndianBlack ink over charcoal underdrawing on off-white laid paper
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianGray-black ink, watercolor and opaque watercolor over red ink on beige paper
18th centuryIndian