Nobleman on an Erotic Composite Horse | Harvard Art Museums

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Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2009.202.159
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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