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Sketches of Figures and Animals

Sketches of Figures and Animals

Indian

The object is composed of two separate folios that are mounted together. The folio at the top features sketches of several figures, including a woman sleeping on a day bed, three female figures, and a bare-chested man wearing a turban and sleeping. The bottom folio consists of sketches of a cow and calves, as well as the head of a Hindu priest, his identity denoted by his hairstyle. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School

Drawings