A Prince Receives a Water Jug from a Young Woman at a Well
PaintingsIndian18th century

A Prince Receives a Water Jug from a Young Woman at a Well

c. 1745

Description

In this painting, a prince, mounted on a gray-blue horse, approaches an elaborate well complex. His status is denoted by his turban with a large plume and his ornate dress. He reaches up to receive a small, gold water jug from a young female figure in yellow. Behind her a group of women converse near the mouth of the well. One of them holds a string that is connected to a vessel that is currently down the well. Four vessels are lined up against the small railing. Rajput Style, Kishangarh School.

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Indian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

actual: 29.1 x 17.2 cm (11 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

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