Accession Number1985/2.136
TitlePage from an Indian zodiac manuscript: Princess Mounted on an Elephant
Artist(s)Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur SchoolObject Creation Datecirca 1840Medium & Supportink, opaque watercolor and gold on paperDimensions 11 1/8 in x 7 15/16 in (28.2 cm x 20.2 cm);11 1/8 in x 7 15/16 in (28.2 cm x 20.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. SpinkLabel copyAnonymous
Page from an Indian zodiac manuscript:
Princess Mounted on an Elephant
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur school
ca. 1840
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink, 1985/2.136
Subject matterThis is a part of a series of works depicting Hindu deities and certain objects and animals associated with them.
Physical DescriptionA female figure sits on an elephant, both of them facing left. The female's head has a halo surrounding it. The background is dominated by a green hill and cloudy evening sky.
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Keywords
clouds
elephants
field
prince
trees