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Maharao Chhatar Sal of Kota in the Gangaur procession
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Maharao Chhatar Sal of Kota in the Gangaur procession
- Object:
Painting
- Place of origin:
Kota, India (made)
- Date:
ca. 1870 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Opaque watercolour on paper
- Credit Line:
Given by Col. T. G. Gayer-Anderson CMG, DSO, and his twin brother Maj. R. G. Gayer-Anderson
- Museum number:
IS.42-1956
- Gallery location:
In Store
Physical description
Maharao Chhatar Sal, ruler of Kota 1866-1869, with a green halo, is shown riding a garlanded horse, accompanied by girls and retainers bearing garlands. The procession is being held during the festival of Gangaur, which honours the gods Shiva and Parvati.
Place of Origin
Kota, India (made)
Date
ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/maker
unknown (production)
Materials and Techniques
Opaque watercolour on paper
Marks and inscriptions
Kota ke maharay ji Sri Sataru Sal ji sayari gangor ka ganta ji jayani ki che Maharao Sri Chhatar Sal of Kota on horseback celebrating the Gangaur festival
Object history note
From the Gayer-Anderson collection
Descriptive line
Painting of Maharao Chhatar Sal of Kota in the Gangaur procession, made in Kota, ca. 1870
Subjects depicted
Horse; Procession; Equestrian; Maharao Chhatar Sal
Categories
Royalty; Paintings
Collection code
IND
