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Elephant and Rider

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Date

c.1640

Artist

Attributed to Hashim (active 1620-1660)

Collection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Image Link

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/457058

Description

A rare drawing to survive from the Mughal period, this sketch was likely made in preparation for an imperial portrait. As a result of water damage, which has effaced most of the elephant, its driver and attendant, the goldladen head and trunk of the beast emerge dramatically from the page. Medium: ink and watercolor on paper.

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CC0 1.0

Image Credit

Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts

Location

India

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Elephants
Mammals

Category

Glossary
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