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Drawing of a Frontward-Facing Elephant

Drawing of a Frontward-Facing Elephant

DrawingsIndian18th century

Drawing of a Frontward-Facing Elephant

c. 1785

Description

The page depicts a large, frontward-facing elephant. Its ears are out to the side of its large head. Its trunk is curled upward and points left. It has two large tusks. Its eyes appear to be peering downward and are slightly crossed. The elephant’s back left leg is bent inward. Rajput style, Kota school.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

19.5 x 14.8 cm (7 11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1976 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1976.

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