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Portrait of Emperor Jahangir Riding an Elephant

1700–1750

India, Mughal Dynasty

(1526-1756)
Medium
drawing
Measurements
Image: 23.3 x 16 cm (9 3/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Overall: 34.9 x 27.9 cm (13 3/4 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1970
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Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented ink drawing with gold leaf on paper depicts Emperor Jahangir in profile, riding a massive elephant across a rolling landscape. Jahangir sits on its back holding a hooked staff, while the elephant raises its trunk beside gold-capped tusks. Gold chains encircle its ankles, and two smaller elephants follow behind. The scene is encased within a wide rectangular border intricately decorated with gold floral patterns and thin gold-leaf bands.

Portrait of Emperor Jahangir Riding an Elephant

1700–1750

India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)

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