PaintingsIndian18th century

Elephant and Two Riders Hunting Rhinoceros (fragment)

1700-1725

Artists

The Kota MasterArtist

Description

This painting fragment depicts a dynamic hunting scene. On top of a large, striding, caparisoned elephant are two riders. Perpendicular to the elephant is a young rhinoceros pierced by white arrows. Rajput Style.

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton; Rajput Style

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

actual: 56.7 x 43.3 cm (22 5/16 x 17 1/16 in.)

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