Nobleman Hunting a Tiger
The image depicts a drawing of a scene titled "Nobleman Hunting a Tiger". The nobleman is on horseback and wears a turban, a long tunic, and a short dhoti; he holds a sword in his right hand. The horse has a long mane, a decorative harness, and a raised left front leg. The horse's head is turned to the right. Underneath the horse is a tiger lying on its stomach with its head turned to the left and mouth open. The background of the drawing is brown with darker spots and stains; the edges are rough. The drawing occupies most of a cream-colored background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1830
- Medium
- Ink and translucent watercolor on paper
- Culture
- Western India, Rajasthan, Udaipur or Kota
- Dimensions
- 501 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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