Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt with Tigers at Sadri

c. 1720

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur

Medium

Measurements

Painting: 48.3 x 53.4 cm (19 x 21 in.)

Credit Line

Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund 2018.145

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Location

Not on view

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The enclosure wall is shown from multiple perspectives, sometimes from above, sometimes in elevation.

Description

The king, who has the title of “maharana” in this region, is identifiable by his halo. At the bottom of the composition, he is pictured three times, welcoming two distinguished visitors who arrived in palanquins. He is shown again, standing behind a safety net at the corner of the white platform. He aims his arrow to shoot the boar and demonstrate his skill and virility. Two tigers are led into the arena at the top edge, and they are depicted multiple times chasing and capturing the prey.