east-indian-art
Indian Elephant with Mahout
by Company School Artist
Year:18th-19th Century
Collection:Metropolitan Museum of Art
Medium:Watercolor on paper
Size:4000 × 2440 pixels
About this artwork
Detailed study of an Indian elephant with its mahout (handler), reflecting the important role of elephants in Indian culture, warfare, and royal ceremony. Company School artists documented India's fauna with scientific accuracy while maintaining aesthetic beauty.
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