DrawingsIndian18th century

Sketches of Dogs and a Military Procession (recto); Sketches of Weapons, Various Objects, and Figures (verso)

late 18th century

Description

The recto side of this folio features, in the background, a military procession that winds across a hilly terrain. Some soldiers are mounted on horseback or elephant, while others are on foot. Some carry banners, while others carry guns and polearms. The foreground contains sketches of dogs in a variety of positions. The verso side of this folio features drawings of different types of swords, spear heads, stirrups, and other objects. In the middle of the page, there is a sketch of a seated woman from behind, which is a flanked by a sketch of man on the left and a hilt of a dagger on the right. The bottom of the page has a scrolling vine with leaves and large circles. Rajput Style.

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Black and brown inks on beige laid paper; Rajput Style

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

27.1 x 17.4 cm (10 11/16 x 6 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.