Harvard Art Museums > 2009.202.188: A Princely Family Drawings Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"A Princely Family (Unknown Artist) , 2009.202.188,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, May 11, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/217627. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 2009.202.188 People Unknown Artist Title A Princely Family Classification Drawings Work Type drawing Date 18th century Places Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota Culture Indian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/217627 Physical Descriptions Medium Ink on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School Dimensions 14 x 12.1 cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.) Provenance Recorded Ownership History Stuart Cary Welch (by 1976 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1976. 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 2009.202.188 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description The drawing features a family of three seated on a carpet and against large cylindrical pillows. The male figure’s royal status is signified by his elaborate turban and two-pearl earring. He also wears a long robe (jama), a waist sash (patka), an armlet, and necklaces. Tucked into his waist sash is a punch dagger (katar). The figure sits with his legs folded under him. His left hand is up in conversation, while his right supports a small boy on his lap. The boy wears a cap and a long robe. His left arm is also up in conversation. They both face the female figure that sits to the left of them. She wears a chaniya choli, which consists of a crop top and a long skirt. She wears armlets, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. In front of the family are trays of food. Rajput style, Kota school. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
