Studies of Heads and Hands After European Models

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2009.202.88
People: Unknown Artist
Title: Studies of Heads and Hands After European Models
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/217685

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Ink on paper; Company School
Dimensions: 12 x 23.2 cm (4 3/4 x 9 1/8 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: 2009.202.88
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Running along the top of the paper are studies of hands gesturing or holding various objects as well as heads of men and women. In the bottom left corner is a woman in profile who wears European dress. Company School.

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