mid 19th century
The painting features a fanciful orgy participated in by men, women, and animals. On the left, the large male figure is Kota ruler Maharao Shatru Sal II (r. 1866-89). His stature represents his royal status. Rajput Style, Kota School.
34.8 x 24.5 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.) framed: 57.47 x 43.5 x 2.22 cm (22 5/8 x 17 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Opaque watercolor, gold and metallic gray watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianWatercolor, opaque watercolor, and ink on paper; Company School
19th centuryIndianWatercolor and ink on paper; Company School
19th centuryIndianBlack ink and opaque watercolor on off-white laid paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianInk and color on paper; Rajput Style, Kota or Bundi School
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianWatercolor, opaque watercolor, and ink on paper; Company School
19th centuryIndian