Two Addorsed Tigers with Tails Crossed
c. 1860
Description
The drawing features two addorsed male tigers among rocky outcrops. They have bushy manes, a flower-like shape in the middle of their foreheads, large grins, and tongues sticking out. They glance at each other and their tails are crossed. Rajput Style.
Dimensions
24 x 36 cm (9 7/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Provenance
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.
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