1972.71: Prince on a Terrace, Holding a Hookah Pipe

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1972.71

Title

Prince on a Terrace, Holding a Hookah Pipe

Classification

Albums

Work Type

album folio

Date

early 19th century

Places

Creation Place: South Asia, India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra

Culture

Indian

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/216131

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Opaque watercolor on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School

Dimensions

sight: 24.13 x 15.24 cm (9 1/2 x 6 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith

Accession Year

1972

Object Number

1972.71

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Leaning against a large, cylindrical, lilac cushion on a daybed, with his knees folded underneath him, is a young prince, distinguished by the black plume in his white turban and pearl earring. He wears a long, white, translucent robe (jama); green trousers; and a white and pink waist sash (patka). Tucked into his waist sash is a punch dagger (katar). The prince is also adorned with necklaces, bracelets, rings, and an armband. Across one shoulder is a pink strap that is connected to the sword (talwar) that hangs on the prince’s other side. Between his body and left arm is a large, black shield (dhal). The prince’s right hand sits in his lap, while his left holds up the hookah mouthpiece. The hookah base is on a green stand in front of the prince. Next to the prince’s right side is a red and gold quiver filled with arrows. The prince is on a white terrace with two cherry blossom trees in the background. Pahari Style, Kangra School.

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