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Rao Madho Singh on Horseback with Three Attendants on Foot (fragment)
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This fragmentary drawing features Kota ruler Rao Madho Singh (r. 1625-1648) mounted on a galloping, caparisoned horse. Surrounding Madho Singh are three attendants on foot. One carries a large, round fan above the ruler’s head, denoting his royal status. At the bottom of the page is an attendant holding up charkhi, an attachment with fireworks that are meant to control and manipulate elephants. In front of horse is the third attendant, carrying a sword over his right shoulder. 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: Rao Madho Singh on Horseback with Three Attendants on Foot (fragment)
Description:
This fragmentary drawing features Kota ruler Rao Madho Singh (r.
1625-1648) mounted on a galloping, caparisoned horse.
Surrounding Madho Singh are three attendants on foot.
One carries a large, round fan above the ruler’s head, denoting his royal status.
At the bottom of the page is an attendant holding up charkhi, an attachment with fireworks that are meant to control and manipulate elephants.
In front of horse is the third attendant, carrying a sword over his right shoulder.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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