Drawings of Floral and Arabesque Designs
19th century
Description
Mounted on a single sheet of paper are two drawings. The one on the left depicts a half of a large scalloped-edge cartouche containing a bouquet of various flowers with two birds perching. Outside the cartouche are delicate arabesques with leaves and flowers. The drawing on the right comprises large swirls and arabesques with flowers and leaves. There are also large blooms and, at the bottom of the page, a large pedestal. Rajput style.
Dimensions
32.2 x 25.5 cm (12 11/16 x 10 1/16 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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