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An Antelope hunt

Painting
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A landscape-format rectangular page shows a nobleman firing a long rifle at an antelope while deer run for cover. The hunter is attended by two men standing behind him holding guns. The background is green with outcrops of rock and bushes.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleAn Antelope hunt (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Opaque water colour on paper
Brief description
An antelope hunt, watercolour on paper, Rajasthan, possibly from Jaisalmer, 18th century
Physical description
A landscape-format rectangular page shows a nobleman firing a long rifle at an antelope while deer run for cover. The hunter is attended by two men standing behind him holding guns. The background is green with outcrops of rock and bushes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.5cm
  • Width: 28.75cm
Object history
Formerly in the collection of Peter Cochrane
Production
Possibly from Jaisalmer
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.72-2006

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Record createdMay 29, 2008
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