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