DrawingsIndian18th century

A Procession of Rajput Ruler on a Litter Drawn by a Horse, Accompanied by Female Attendants

c. 1730

Description

Seated on a litter with his legs folded underneath him is a Rajput ruler. He wears an elaborate turban and has a halo, both of which symbolize his royal status. He wears a robe (jama) and is adorned with armlets, an earring, and pendants. He has a full beard. The litter is being drawn by a caparisoned horse. The litter is surrounded by female attendants. Three directly behind the ruler carry a fly whisk, an umbrella (chhatri) over the ruler’s head, and a large sword, all of which are royal accoutrements. Some women carry large flowering stalks, while others carry lances and spears. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Ink and opaque white watercolor on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

11 x 15 cm (4 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.