

Maharao Shatru Sal II (1866–89) Hunting a Tiger
An illustration on beige paper depicts a man on an elephant hunting a tiger. The man wears a large turban and has a long mustache. He holds a long spear. A boy rides on the back of the elephant, holding a long spear. The elephant has a large blanket draped on its back. The elephant stands on all fours, its trunk curled upward. The elephant's tusks are wrapped in rope. A tiger lies on the ground under the elephant's head. A second man is drawn on the tiger's body, appearing to stab it. A deer and a bird are drawn in the air to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1866–89
- Medium
- Ink, transparent and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Kotah)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 477 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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