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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1984.479
Title
Sketches of Ornate Peacocks and Stags
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
19th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Tamil Nadu
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216122

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Graphite on paper.
Dimensions
21.1 x 17.3 cm (8 5/16 x 6 13/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer
Accession Year
1984
Object Number
1984.479
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The top of the page features a large peacock with a tail comprising scrolling and serrated leaves, as well as large blossoms. In its beak it holds a large scrolling leaf. Below it on the right is a light sketch of the body of a peacock with its head turning back. Next to it is a light sketch of the head of a stag with one unfinished antler. On the left is a sketch of a large leaping stag, its body surrounded by large scrolling leaves and flowers. Thanjavur Style.

Verification Level

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