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Elephant and Two Riders Hunting Rhinoceros (fragment)

Elephant and Two Riders Hunting Rhinoceros (fragment)

Attributed to The Kota Master

Indian

This painting fragment depicts a dynamic hunting scene. On top of a large, striding, caparisoned elephant are two riders. Perpendicular to the elephant is a young rhinoceros pierced by white arrows. Rajput Style.

Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton; Rajput Style

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