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Sketches of a Head of a Nobleman and a Woman, a Fish, a Crane, and Two Pigeons
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At the top of the page is the head of a nobleman, identified by his earring. He wears a turban and the collar of his robe (jama) is faintly visible. Below him is a faint outline of a fish, with lightly-drawn scales near its head. The fish is followed by a crane. Its wings are spread out and has a crown of dark feathers. Next are two pigeons which are followed by a simple line drawing of a woman’s head. 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: Sketches of a Head of a Nobleman and a Woman, a Fish, a Crane, and Two Pigeons
Description:
At the top of the page is the head of a nobleman, identified by his earring.
He wears a turban and the collar of his robe (jama) is faintly visible.
Below him is a faint outline of a fish, with lightly-drawn scales near its head.
The fish is followed by a crane.
Its wings are spread out and has a crown of dark feathers.
Next are two pigeons which are followed by a simple line drawing of a woman’s head.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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