Dragons and Geese, Fish and a Turtle

Artists

Description

This piece consists of two separate folios that have been pasted together. The first folio (2009.202.123.1) bears sketched vignettes; on the left is a dragon on the left with a sinuous body, long neck, large head, and a gaping mouth; in the center is a pair of geese; and on the right are two dragons in combat. The second folio (2009.202.123.2) contains sketches of fish and a turtle. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Dimensions

dimensions for .1: 4.6 x 18.7 cm (1 13/16 x 7 3/8 in.) dimensions for .2: 3.6 x 13.7 cm (1 7/16 x 5 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.