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Drawing of Two Rajputs Hunting on an Elephant (Fragment)
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This fragmented drawing depicts two Rajputs hunting while seated in an elephant palanquin. Based on their embellished turbans and earrings, they appear to be of royal, or at least noble, status. Both wear robes (jama) with waist sashes (patka). The furthest one has a punch dagger (katar) tucked into his waist sash, while the other has a sword suspended from it. Both carry matchlock guns in their hands. The elephant driver (mahout) sits in front of the palanquin at the nape of the elephant’s neck. The young man also wears a turban, a robe, a waist sash, and carries both a punch dagger and sword. From their facial expressions and body movements, it is evident that they are in pursuit of game. Rajput Style.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.
Notes:
Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1999.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Drawing of Two Rajputs Hunting on an Elephant (Fragment)
Description:
This fragmented drawing depicts two Rajputs hunting while seated in an elephant palanquin.
Based on their embellished turbans and earrings, they appear to be of royal, or at least noble, status.
Both wear robes (jama) with waist sashes (patka).
The furthest one has a punch dagger (katar) tucked into his waist sash, while the other has a sword suspended from it.
Both carry matchlock guns in their hands.
The elephant driver (mahout) sits in front of the palanquin at the nape of the elephant’s neck.
The young man also wears a turban, a robe, a waist sash, and carries both a punch dagger and sword.
From their facial expressions and body movements, it is evident that they are in pursuit of game.
Rajput Style.
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