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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2009.202.159
People
Unknown Artist
Title
Nobleman on an Erotic Composite Horse
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
18th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/217681

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Dimensions
14 x 14.2 cm (5 1/2 x 5 9/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1973 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1973.

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
2009.202.159
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A turbaned noble man, distinguished by his pearl earring, sits on a horse composed of male and female figures in various amorous positions. The rider is also engaged in an amorous position with one of the female figures that comprises the base of the horse’s neck. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Verification Level

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