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A Nath Ascetic in a Hut During a Monsoon
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The drawing depicts an ascetic seated cross-legged inside a hut beneath a tree. The yogi’s distinctive, large earring identifies him as a member of the Hindu Nath order. In his right hand he holds a strand of prayer beads. Long, black, vertical lines indicate the heavy rain of a monsoon. 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: A Nath Ascetic in a Hut During a Monsoon
Description:
The drawing depicts an ascetic seated cross-legged inside a hut beneath a tree.
The yogi’s distinctive, large earring identifies him as a member of the Hindu Nath order.
In his right hand he holds a strand of prayer beads.
Long, black, vertical lines indicate the heavy rain of a monsoon.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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