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Rao Raja Bhoj Singh of Bundi Slays a Lion
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This painting depicts a dense jungle, in which Rao Raja Bhoj Singh of Bundi (r. 1585-1607) on the left, fires an arrow into the side of a large male lion. In the middle of a page, another large lion approaches. Both animals show their teeth and red tongues. Their large size emphasizes Bhoj Singh’s hunting skills. The Rao blends into the green tree, as he wears a green top and yellow trousers. Hanging from his belt is a sword and a large black shield. On the right, Bhoj Singh’s hunting party can be seen among the trees. Rajput Style.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Stuart Cary Welch Jr.
Title: Rao Raja Bhoj Singh of Bundi Slays a Lion
Description:
This painting depicts a dense jungle, in which Rao Raja Bhoj Singh of Bundi (r.
1585-1607) on the left, fires an arrow into the side of a large male lion.
In the middle of a page, another large lion approaches.
Both animals show their teeth and red tongues.
Their large size emphasizes Bhoj Singh’s hunting skills.
The Rao blends into the green tree, as he wears a green top and yellow trousers.
Hanging from his belt is a sword and a large black shield.
On the right, Bhoj Singh’s hunting party can be seen among the trees.
Rajput Style.
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