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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1973.166.A
Title
Palace Scene
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
late 18th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Sirohi
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216400

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style
Dimensions
21.59 x 26.04 cm (8 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith
Accession Year
1973
Object Number
1973.166.A
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The painting depicts a palatial scene. At the entrance of the palace are two large elephants with their drivers (mahouts), and three horses, two of which the riders can be seen. Two attendants flank the entrance on each side. Two other men approach the entrance from the other side, under an orange awning. At the top of the structure are two male musicians, one playing drums and the other a wind instrument, as well as two women. In the top right corner are two cow herders with their cows. Interestingly, there is no indication of a royal figure, particularly a king, present. Rajput Style.

Exhibition History

  • ReVisions, Indian Artists Engaging Traditions , Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, 04/04/2009 - 01/10/2010

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