mid 19th century
The painting features a fanciful orgy participated in by men, women, and animals. On the left, the large male figure is Kota ruler Maharao Shatru Sal II (r. 1866-89). His stature represents his royal status. Rajput Style, Kota School.
34.8 x 24.5 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.) framed: 57.47 x 43.5 x 2.22 cm (22 5/8 x 17 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Opaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, gold and metallic gray pigment
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
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19th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
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19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
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