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Similar examples are attributed to Sheikh Taju, see SC Welch (ed.), Gods, Kings, and Tigers: The Art of Kotah, p. 126-140, figs. 24, 25, 27, 31).
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INDIA, RAJASTHAN, KOTA, 1730-40
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A SKETCH OF THE TAMING OF AN ELEPHANT
INDIA, RAJASTHAN, KOTA, 1730-40
An elephant struggles against the chains which bind its feet, with three men attempting to control it with spears, a further four men flee the scene, one holding a whip, the head of the elephant colored and tusks trimmed
12¾ x 20 7/8 in. (32.3 x 52.9 cm.), painting
14 x 20¼ in. (35.5 x 51.4 cm.), folio
INDIA, RAJASTHAN, KOTA, 1730-40
An elephant struggles against the chains which bind its feet, with three men attempting to control it with spears, a further four men flee the scene, one holding a whip, the head of the elephant colored and tusks trimmed
12¾ x 20 7/8 in. (32.3 x 52.9 cm.), painting
14 x 20¼ in. (35.5 x 51.4 cm.), folio
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