Falconer Hunting (pounce)
c. 1720-1730
Description
At the bottom of the page is a falconer mounted on a caparisoned horse. He wears a turban, an earring, a long robe (jama), a waist sash (patka), and a falconer’s glove on his right hand. Tucked into his waist sash is a small dagger. The falconer holds the reins in his left hand, while his right hand is held upward. The falconer looks up watching his bird of prey attack a crane in midair. Small holes can be found outlining some of the figures. The holes represent a transferring technique known as pounce. Powder, such as graphite or chalk, is passed through the holes onto a clean working surface to give an exact copy of the image that is to be copied. Rajput style, Kota school.
Dimensions
17.5 x 11.1 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1976 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1976.
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