A Family of Monkeys
late 18th century
Description
The drawing features a family of monkeys near a river bank. From left to right: a seated monkey holds her young; a monkey bends to the river to drink; a monkey walks away from the tree in the middle of the drawing, while six other monkeys gather around or climb it; finally, a monkey lies on its back while another scratches its chest. In the background are faintly-drawn trees and rocks, with sketches of monkey heads and a bear peering from behind a large rock. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Dimensions
11.5 x 26.8 cm (4 1/2 x 10 9/16 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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