Young Durjan Sal Slays a Lion
Attributed to The Kota Master
Indian
This drawing depicts a dense jungle, in which young Durjan Sal of Kota (r. 1723-1756) on the left, fires an arrow into the side of a large male lion. In the middle of a page, another large lion approaches. Both animals show their teeth and red tongues. Their large size emphasizes Durjan Sal’s hunting skills, which he was famous for. Rajput Style.
Black ink and opaque watercolor over charcoal underdrawing on beige laid paper; Rajput Style