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Indian
Prince Man Singh of Jodhpur hawking (c. 1800)
opaque watercolour and gold paint on paper
14.6 × 14.3 cm (image) 15.8 × 15.6 cm (sheet)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1980
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About this work
In India, dogs often played an important role in hunting, which is captured in a number of Rajasthani watercolours. Depicted as part of a royal runt, the dog in this work is given prominence within the scene, acknowledging its integral role in the practice of hawking. A tradition dating back centuries, hawking, or falconry, requires the specialised skill of birds often alongside that of dogs. In Rajput culture, the practice of hawking served as a signififer of status.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Inscription
inscribed in pen and ink (in Devanagari script) on reverse u.c.:
inscribed in pen and red ink (in Devanagari script) on reverse c.l.:
Accession Number
AS237-1980
Department
Asian Art
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