Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1866–89
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink, transparent and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Image (sight): 9 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (24.1 x 32.4 cm) Framed: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two figures on an elephant confront a tiger as two deer run away
Detailed Description
A horizontal drawing on light-colored paper depicts an elephant, two human figures, a tiger, and two deer. A large elephant, facing left, is central, with its trunk raised and tusks visible. It is adorned with a patterned blanket on its back, secured by straps, and features gold-colored bells and decorative elements on its side and legs. Two human figures ride the elephant. The figure in front, positioned closer to the elephant's head, leans forward, holding a long staff or spear with both hands, aiming downwards. This figure wears a crown or elaborate headpiece and patterned clothing. The second figure, seated further back on the elephant's rump, holds a bow and aims an arrow towards the upper right. This figure also wears a crown and patterned attire. Below and to the left of the elephant's head, a tiger is depicted in mid-action, its body striped in black and yellow-orange. Its mouth is open, showing teeth, and its claws are extended, seemingly engaging with the elephant's trunk or front leg. In the upper right, two deer are shown leaping or running away. They are depicted in light grey tones, with one larger and one smaller, both appearing in mid-air. The drawing uses black ink for outlines and details, with washes of grey for shading on the elephant and deer, and yellow-orange for the tiger's stripes and gold-colored elements on the elephant. The background is plain, light-colored paper.
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