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Drawing of a Portal (pounce)
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Flanked by a series of archways is a large portal. The portal has an ogival arch entrance with decorative niches on either side. The top of the portal is decorated with chhatris (canopy, umbrella), large, dome-like structures that commonly adorn Indian architecture. Small holes can be found outlining the structure. The holes represent a transferring technique known as pounce. Powder, such as graphite or chalk, is passed through the holes onto a clean working surface to give an exact copy of the image that is to be copied. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
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.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Drawing of a Portal (pounce)
Description:
Flanked by a series of archways is a large portal.
The portal has an ogival arch entrance with decorative niches on either side.
The top of the portal is decorated with chhatris (canopy, umbrella), large, dome-like structures that commonly adorn Indian architecture.
Small holes can be found outlining the structure.
The holes represent a transferring technique known as pounce.
Powder, such as graphite or chalk, is passed through the holes onto a clean working surface to give an exact copy of the image that is to be copied.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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