Pleasures of the Hunt

Colorful illustration of "Pleasures of the Hunt" by an unknown artist. The scene depicts a hunting party on a grassy hillside with sparse trees. In the foreground, two men on horseback and one on foot are hunting. The man on the right is kneeling and aiming a bow and arrow at a tiger on the right side. The man on the left is riding a tan horse and holding a spear, with a white antelope running in front. A third man on a white horse with a yellow saddle blanket stands still, looking to the right. In the background, several people on horseback and one in a carriage are riding up a hill. A red and white fence runs across the top of the hill. The border of the illustration is blue with a gold pattern. The sky above is blue.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1800
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
Culture: North India, Punjab Hills, Kangra
Dimensions: 600 × 425 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Pleasures of the Hunt

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