Drawing of a Sloth Bear (fragment)
DrawingsIndian18th century

Drawing of a Sloth Bear (fragment)

early 18th century

Artists

The Kota MasterArtist

Description

The fragment depicts a large, grinning sloth bear in profile, approaching from the right. Its head is lowered and its front right paw is lifted up. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification
Drawings
Medium
Ink on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Culture
Indian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

22 x 30.2 cm (8 11/16 x 11 7/8 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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