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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2009.202.133
People
Unknown Artist
Title
Drawing of a Group of Sixteen Men Behind a Wall
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
early 19th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/217557

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Dimensions
13.5 x 22.2 cm (5 5/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Year
2009
Object Number
2009.202.133
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The drawing features a group of sixteen men behind a stone wall. While two men sit on the ledge, the rest lean against or stand behind it. Each figure is executed with individuality, and they collectively demonstrate a variety of facial features, facial hair, hair styles, ages, weapons, dress, and turbans. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Verification Level

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