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Composite Elephant with Monkey

Composite Elephant with Monkey

Attributed to The Kota Master

Indian

The painting depicts a large composite elephant comprising of birds, animals, fish, and mythical creatures. Mounted on the elephant is a monkey rider, which holds onto a snake that acts as a rope tied around the body of the elephant. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Black ink and opaque watercolor over black chalk underdrawing on tan laid paper; Rajput Style, Kota School

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