PaintingsIndian19th century

Trying to Quell a Mad Elephant

c. 1800

Artists

Sheikh TajuArtist

Description

A mahout (elephant driver) has lost control over his enraged elephant. Attendants run towards the large animal, equipped with charkhis, firework attachments that were used to control and manipulate elephants. Rajput Style, Bundi School.

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Bundi School

Culture

Indian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

25.8 x 30.2 cm (10 3/16 x 11 7/8 in.)

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