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An enraged elephant charging its tormentors in a palace courtyard
c. 1725-50
India, Rajasthan
Paper, chalk, charcoal and ink
h. 49.8 cm
UEA 766Representing only a quarter of the original composition, this drawing is a preliminary sketch for a painting in which an opposing beast may have been found. The illustrated elephant runs out of control towards a corner of the courtyard where attendants on the surrounding plinth run for shelter as one of them holds a fire-cracker to deter the animal.
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