A Tiger (recto); An Elephant Combat Over a Wall (verso)
late 18th century
Description
The recto of this page features a colored drawing of a large tiger with its mouth open wide, exposing its tongue and fangs. Its front right paw is bent upward. On the top right are two sketches of tiger faces with the mouth open. The verso of this page bears a drawing of two elephants fighting over a wall. The one on the right is at a higher level than the one on the left. Rajput style, Kota school.
Dimensions
18.9 x 27.8 cm (7 7/16 x 10 15/16 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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