Drawing of a Seated Prince
DrawingsIndian18th century

Drawing of a Seated Prince

18th century

Description

Seated cross-legged on a bench is a prince. His status is distinguished by his pearl earring and the peacock feather fan on the left. An attendant is most likely holding the fan over the prince’s head, but the drawing has been cropped on both sides. The prince wears a turban and a long robe (jama). With his right hand, he plays with the crimped bottom edge of his robe. In front of the bench is a large spittoon. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification
Drawings
Medium
Ink and opaque white watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Culture
Indian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

15.2 x 4.2 cm (6 x 1 5/8 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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