Prince Hunting from a Pavilion Within a Lotus Pond
Indian
Inside a white pavilion with an orange, green, and pink awning, is a prince accompanied by two female attendants. The prince is wearing a small cap, tunic, waist sash (patka), and white trousers. He kneels while aims an arrow at a charging lion in the distance. One female attendant carries arrows, while the other holds a long matchlock gun. The pavilion is situated in the center of a pond that is connected to a larger structure. The pond is filled with fish and lily pads. Surrounding the pound and in the lush landscape are a variety of creatures that are commonly pursued in royal hunts: gazelles, boar, tigers, and lions. He scene depicts an enclosed game preserve. Rajput style.
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style