Composite Elephant with Monkey
c. 1730
Artists
Description
The painting depicts a large composite elephant comprising of birds, animals, fish, and mythical creatures. Mounted on the elephant is a monkey rider, which holds onto a snake that acts as a rope tied around the body of the elephant. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Dimensions
Sheet: 23 x 25 cm (9 1/16 x 9 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 temporary loan to Museum in 1999.
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