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The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Ink on paper

Dimensions: Image: 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (25.1 x 17.1 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 2011

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Brief Description

An elephant attacks a horse and rider, with multiple figures engaged in battle

Detailed Description

This uncolored ink drawing on light-toned paper depicts a battle scene. A large elephant dominates the right side of the horizontal composition, facing left. A rider sits atop the elephant, holding a goad. The elephant's trunk is wrapped around a fallen human figure on the ground, while its front left foot is raised over another figure. To the left of the elephant, a horse rears, facing right, its front hooves raised. Below the horse, another human figure is on the ground. Further to the left, a line of soldiers on horseback, armed with spears and rifles, advances towards the right. Behind them, a second line of soldiers on foot also carries weapons. In the far background, a smaller, less detailed line of figures appears. The background also features rolling hills and a few sparse trees on the right. The drawing uses fine, consistent lines to render detailed figures, clothing, and weaponry.

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