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Soldiers Carousing (recto); Sketches of Figures and Animals (verso)
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On the recto side of the page is a drawing containing sketches of soldiers eating, conversing, drinking, and fighting with each other. On the verso side of the page are various sketches of figures, including two soldiers eating, elephants and their riders, and lions. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.
Notes:
Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Soldiers Carousing (recto); Sketches of Figures and Animals (verso)
Description:
On the recto side of the page is a drawing containing sketches of soldiers eating, conversing, drinking, and fighting with each other.
On the verso side of the page are various sketches of figures, including two soldiers eating, elephants and their riders, and lions.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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