Not currently on display at the V&A

Painting

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

Painting, in opaque water-colour and gold on paper, a princess riding in a howdah on the back of a white elephant attended by two maidservants.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque water-colour and gold on paper
Brief description
Painting, princess in howdah on elephant, opaque watercolour on paper, Deccan, early 18th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque water-colour and gold on paper, a princess riding in a howdah on the back of a white elephant attended by two maidservants.
Content description
A princess riding in a howdah on the back of a white elephant attended by two maidservants.
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.87-1960

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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