Erotic Vignettes of Intercourse of Women with Animals and a Man | Harvard Art Museums

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2009.202.191
People: Unknown Artist
Title: Erotic Vignettes of Intercourse of Women with Animals and a Man
Classification: Drawings
Work Type: drawing
Date: 19th century
Places: Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
Culture: Indian
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/217581

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style.
Dimensions: 19 x 17.5 cm (7 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: Stuart Cary Welch (by 1976 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1976.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Year: 2009
Object Number: 2009.202.191
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: This page features multiple sketches depicting women engaged in intercourse with animals, including a boar, a bear, a monkey, and an antelope. At the bottom of the page is a sketch of a woman and a man in amorous embrace. Rajput style.

Verification Level

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