DrawingsIndian18th century

Lion Hunt (One Side of a Double-Sided Drawing) (recto); Tigers and Soldiers (Pounce) (One Side of a Double-Sided Drawing) (verso)

early 18th century

Description

On the recto of this fragmentary piece of paper is a dramatic sketch of a lion hunt in a forest setting. At upper right, a hunter and his aide are hidden in the tree tops. The hunter aims his rifle at a pair of lions in the center of the drawing. On the verso of this fragmentary piece of paper is a dramatic sketch of a tiger hunt in a rocky landscape. Eight great cats inhabit the painting; two are attacking the men who are presumably hunting them. On the verso of this fragmentary piece of paper is a dramatic sketch of a tiger hunt in a rocky landscape. Eight great cats inhabit the painting; two are attacking the men who are presumably hunting them.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

52.8 x 57.9 cm (20 13/16 x 22 13/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1999.