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Sketches of Ornate Peacocks and Stags

Sketches of Ornate Peacocks and Stags

Indian

The top of the page features a large peacock with a tail comprising scrolling and serrated leaves, as well as large blossoms. In its beak it holds a large scrolling leaf. Below it on the right is a light sketch of the body of a peacock with its head turning back. Next to it is a light sketch of the head of a stag with one unfinished antler. On the left is a sketch of a large leaping stag, its body surrounded by large scrolling leaves and flowers. Thanjavur Style.

Graphite on paper.

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