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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1983.36
People
Attributed to Chokha, Indian
Title
Composite Elephant with Erotic Imagery
Other Titles
Title: Erotic Composite of an Elephant
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
18th-19th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216014

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style
Dimensions
19.6 x 16.2 cm (7 11/16 x 6 3/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Benkaim
Accession Year
1983
Object Number
1983.36
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Set against a mint green background is an elephant intricately composed of nude male and female figures engaged in various amorous positions. Rajput Style.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2590 South and Southeast Asia, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 04/19/2018 - 11/07/2018

Verification Level

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