An Amorous Couple and Two Women
DrawingsIndian19th century

An Amorous Couple and Two Women

19th century

Description

The page predominantly depicts an amorous couple on a bed. At the bottom right corner are two vignettes. The one on the left depicts a female figure seated on a terrace, while the one on the right depicts a female figure holding up a tray of food. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification
Drawings
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Culture
Indian
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

17.8 x 15.9 cm (7 x 6 1/4 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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