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Medium: Gum tempera and ink on paper (419)
Medium: Gum tempera and ink on paper (419)
Dragon in foliage with lion and phoenix heads
Sahkulu (Turkish, active 1526–56)
1944.492CCCC0
Dog Walker
British India, Lucknow
1992.143CCCC0
Page from the Late Shah Jahan Album: Prince and Ascetics
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645)
1971.79CCCC0
Tiger Hunt of Ram Singh II
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput kingdom of Kota, court of Ram Singh II (reigned 1826–66)
1991.168CCCC0
Page from the Late Shah Jahan Album: Persian Calligraphy framed by an...
Mir 'Ali Haravi (Persian, active in Herat, Afghanistan, died c. 1550)
1977.207CCCC0
Jain Ascetic Walking Along a Riverbank
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1967.244CCCC0
Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion
Northwest India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
1955.48CCCC0
Maru Ragini, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber or Southwestern India, Deccan
2018.168CCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279CCCC0
Shah Jahan
Hashim (Indian, active 1598-c.1650)
1920.1969CCCC0
Royal Elephant Ramkali with a Mahout
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur, Court of Ari Singh (reigned 1761-73)
2005.202CCCC0
Dog with pups
India, Rajasthan, Ajmer, probably Sawar school, 18th century
1969.77CCCC0
A Young, Angry Heroine, Folio 28 from a Rasamanjari
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1960.52CCCC0
The Birth of Krishna, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1984.65CCCC0
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600) and 1 other
1947.502CCCC0
Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1971.77CCCC0
Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha complains that Lakshmana cut off her nose...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Mandi, court of Sidh Sen (reigned 1684–1727)
2018.107CCCC0
Rooster
India, Mughal, 17th century
1944.501CCCC0
Sugriva challenges his brother Vali, King of the Forest Dwellers, to a...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur, Court of Dayadhata (reigned 1700–1735)
1973.103CCCC0
Sindhu Raga
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2004.110CCCC0
Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
1971.83CCCC0
Battle of Ravana and Jatayu, from Chapters 50 and 51 of the Aranya Kanda...
Central India, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Datia, Court of Raja Bir Singh Deo (reigned 1605–27)
2013.306CCCC0
Battle between Manuchihr and Tur, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of...
Mughal India, court of Jahangir (reigned 1605–27)
1945.171CCCC0
Folio 18 from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
1968.108CCCC0
Posthumous portrait of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (reigned 1719...
Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s) and 1 other
2013.347CCCC0
Alamshah cleaving asunder the chain of the wheel, from volume 11 of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1976.74CCCC0
Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northern India, Uttarakhand, probably Garhwal
1971.301CCCC0
The royal priest Shatananda confirms that the four princesses of Mithila...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Chamba, court of Udai Singh (reigned 1690–1720)
2002.6CCCC0
Tiered Court Scene
Chitarman II (Indian, c. 1680–с. 1750)
1973.237CCCC0
The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda ...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–33)
1953.13CCCC0
Court lady singing and playing the vina
Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s)
2013.349CCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana in the forest
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–1833)
1989.332CCCC0
Krishna asks for sweets, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1984.172CCCC0
King Dasharatha sends his chief minister Sumantra to summon Rama, from...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Chamba, court of Udai Singh (reigned 1690–1720)
1996.361CCCC0
Princess and attendant in trompe l’oeil window
Aqil Khan (Indian, active mid-1700s)
1955.297CCCC0
Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and...
Lal (Indian, active c. 1555–1600) and 2 others
2013.304CCCC0
A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Chawand
2018.136CCCC0
Yusuf and Zulaykha meeting
India, Provincial Mughal, Lucknow, 18th century
1939.164CCCC0
A prince riding a composite elephant
India, Golconda, Deccan, 16th century
2013.282CCCC0
The dream of Zulaykha, from the Amber Album
India, Mughal, 17th century
2013.332CCCC0
Madhu Madhavi Ragini
Central India, Malwa
1925.1336CCCC0
Portrait of a Woman
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
1987.1110CCCC0
Isfandiyar slays Arjasp, the king of Turan, from a Shah-nama (Book of...
Haidar Kashmiri (Indian, active late 1500s-early 1600s)
2013.314CCCC0
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, Based on Poetry of Bihari ...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.172CCCC0
Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.177CCCC0
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Court of Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710)
2018.142CCCC0
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.126CCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at...
Central India, Malwa Region, Madhya Pradesh
2018.129CCCC0
Ganesha
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.166CCCC0
Rustam's seventh course: He kills the White Div, folio 124 from a Shah...
Mir Musavvir (Iranian, c. 1510–1555) and 1 other
1988.96CCCC0
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar or Jatoli
2018.164CCCC0
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.139CCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.144CCCC0
Krishna and Gopis
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2003.343CCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur
2018.145CCCC0
Raja Hari Sen of Mandi (r. 1604–1623/37)
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2018.96CCCC0
Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of the Thousand [Years])
India, Mughal, 16th century, made for Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1932.36CCCC0
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.137CCCC0
Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
Northern India, Popular Mughal School, probably done at Bikaner
2018.189CCCC0
Portrait of an Aging Man
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler
1968.41CCCC0
Gaudi Ragini
India, Rajasthan, probably Jaipur, 18th century
1968.109CCCC0
Dipak Raga, One of the Thirty-Six Melodies (Ragamala): Personifying Love
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari kingdom of Basohli
1990.13CCCC0
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.179CCCC0
A Serpent Protects Vasudeva Taking His Infant Son Krishna to Safety
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.153CCCC0
Yasoda with Krishna Churning Butter
Eastern India, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.160CCCC0
Man Dyeing Cloth
India, Company School, Lucknow, 19th century
1992.142CCCC0
King Bana enjoying music in his court, from the Usha-Aniruddha section...
India, Pahari Hills, Guler School, 18th century
1986.62CCCC0
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.176CCCC0
Brahma
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.148CCCC0
Prince Shreyamsa dreams of the coming of Rishabha, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2021.12CCCC0
Weaving and Spinning
Kehar Singh (Indian)
1987.162CCCC0
Vabhruvahana Approaches Arjuna, page from the Khan Khanan's Razm-nama
Sur Das Gujarati (Indian, active 16th century)
1960.44CCCC0
Bhima's Consultation with the Astrologer: Scene from the Nala-Damayanti...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1936.684CCCC0
Hindu God Krishna Being Dressed in Women's Clothes for Spring Festival Holi
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1933.453CCCC0
Preaching Sakyamuni
Western Tibet, Toling Monastery
2000.67CCCC0
Sugriva
Southern India, Andhra Pradhesh
1975.73CCCC0
Cremation of the Demoness Putana, from a Krishna-Lila
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, 18th century
1984.4CCCC0
Jai Singh III of Jaipur (r. 1818–1835) Riding
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur
1925.1337CCCC0
Portrait of Maharaja Rai Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1574-1612)
Nur Muhammad (Indian, active c. 1580–1630)
1987.1100CCCC0
Devi Attacking a Demon
India, Rajasthan, Possibly Sirohi, 17th century
1968.72CCCC0
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.138CCCC0
Manuscript of the Jambudvipa-prajnapti-sutra (Description of Jambudvipa)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
25.2014©
Khadgaroma, Son of Ravana
Southern India, Andhra Pradesh
2001.163CCCC0
Yaja and Upayaja perform a sacrifice for the emergence of Dhrishtadyumna...
Bilal Habshi (probably Ethiopian, active late 1500s)
2013.305CCCC0
Seated Prince Smoking a Hookah
India, Pahari, Mankot, 18th century
1960.47CCCC0
Raja Shamsher Sen with a Youth
India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi
2012.302CCCC0
A Family of Tartars
India, Punjab, probably Lahore, Company School, 19th century
2011.137CCCC0
Maharaja Chattarsol of Kota Shooting Lions
Northwest India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2011.150CCCC0
Maharaja of Kotah Listening to Music and Watching Dancers
India, Kotah school, early 19th Century
2008.297CCCC0
Balarama and Krishna
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.168CCCC0
A Couple (from the series Costumes and Professions)
South India, Tanjore, 19th century
2001.164CCCC0
Lovers parting, page from a book of fables
Northern India, Mughal court, 16th century
2013.303CCCC0
Manuscript of the Prashnavyakarana-sutra
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
26.2014©
Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata...
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Basholi
1971.93CCCC0
Nanda and the Elders, page from a Bhagavata Purana
India, Mewar or Delhi/Agra region, pre-Mughal, 16th century
1960.53CCCC0
Durga Killing the Demon Mahisha
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.103CCCC0
From the Farhang-i Jahangiri (Persian-language Dictionary) compiled by...
Mughal India, court of Jahangir (1605–1627)
2013.318CCCC0
Mahant of Tarakeshwar Rides on an Elephant
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.104CCCC0
A Courtier, Possibly Khan Alam, Holding a Spinel and a Deccan Sword
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645) and 1 other
2013.323CCCC0
Krishna and the Gopis Gather for Rasamandala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
1960.45CCCC0
Nitai and Gaur
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.154CCCC0
Barber Cleaning a Woman’s Ear
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.117CCCC0
Diana or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.147CCCC0
Vishnu and Lakshmi
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.132CCCC0
The Mutiny of the Heroine Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.146CCCC0
Kartikeya, from a Kalighat album
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.151CCCC0
Radha and Krishna (verso), from a Kalighat album
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.156.bCCCC0
Gajalakshmi: Lakshmi with Elephants
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.149CCCC0
English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.145CCCC0
Shiva Bearing Aloft the Body of His Sati
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.131CCCC0
Seven Heroes or Warriors Killing Abhimanya, Son of Arjuna
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.144CCCC0
Vaishnava Devotee with Two Women
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.101CCCC0
Ganesha-Janani (Mother of Ganesh)
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.169CCCC0
Krishna Ferrying Radha Across the Yamuna River
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.130CCCC0
Annapurna and Shiva
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.162CCCC0
Radha and Krishna in the Rain
India, Rajasthan, Bundi school, 18th century
1988.120CCCC0
Krishna's Insomnia, Page from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Malwa school, 17th century
1938.303CCCC0
Tiger Hunt
India, Kotah School, Raja Umed Singh period (1771-1820)
1985.64CCCC0
God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1955.296CCCC0
Head of a Beauty
India, Mughal school, 18th century
1932.117CCCC0
Man Dhata in Yogi Position
India, Pahari, Nurpur, late 17th Century
1966.27CCCC0
Krishna and Balarama Taking the Cattle Out to Graze, from a Bhagavata...
India, Pahari Hills, Guler school, 18th century
1989.338CCCC0
Portrait of a kneeling holy man, from the Prince Salim Album
Mir Sayyid Ali (Persian, active in India, 1555–1580)
2013.295CCCC0
Krishna Reaching for the Moon
India, Pahari Hills, Guler school, 19th century
1971.80CCCC0
Kanhra Ragini
India, Rajasthan, Amber, early 18th Century
1960.46CCCC0
Leaf from the Late Shah Jahan Album: Harem Night-Bathing Scene (recto);...
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756), 17th Century
1987.153CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Dragon in foliage with lion and phoenix heads
Sahkulu (Turkish, active 1526–56)
1944.492Ink, gum tempera, and gold on paperSheet: 17.3 x 40.2 cm (6 13/16 x 15 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Dog Walker
British India, Lucknow
1992.143gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 22.2 x 15.9 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Page from the Late Shah Jahan Album: Prince and Ascetics
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645)
1971.79Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 20.3 x 14.3 cm (8 x 5 5/8 in.); Sheet with border: 37.5 x 25.2 cm (14 3/4 x 9 15/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Tiger Hunt of Ram Singh II
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput kingdom of Kota, court of Ram Singh II (reigned 1826–66)
1991.168Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 25.3 x 49.1 cm (9 15/16 x 19 5/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Sacrificial Fire, from the "Tula Ram" Bhagavata Purana
Western India, Gujarat, Surat
1990.40Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 25.4 x 21.5 cm (10 x 8 7/16 in.)Gift of John D. ProctorCCCC0
Page from the Late Shah Jahan Album: Persian Calligraphy framed by an...
Mir 'Ali Haravi (Persian, active in Herat, Afghanistan, died c. 1550)
1977.207Gum tempera, gold, and ink on paperOverall: 36.8 x 25.2 cm (14 1/2 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of Herbert F. Leisy in memory of his wife, Helen Stamp LeisyCCCC0
Jain Ascetic Walking Along a Riverbank
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1967.244gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 14.7 x 9.8 cm (5 13/16 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 38.8 x 26.3 cm (15 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Krishna and Satyabhama Storm the Citadel of Naraka, folio 97 from a...
Nepal, Kathmandu
2022.45Gum tempera and ink on paperPaper: 55.5 x 36.2 cm (21 7/8 x 14 1/4 in.); Painting only: 32.2 x 51.5 cm (12 11/16 x 20 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ladies Shooting from a Pavilion
Northwest India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
1955.48Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperSheet: 34.3 x 27.3 cm (13 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.); Sheet with border: 38.1 x 31.1 cm (15 x 12 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Maru Ragini, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber or Southwestern India, Deccan
2018.168Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 26 x 17.6 cm (10 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Shah Jahan
Hashim (Indian, active 1598-c.1650)
1920.1969Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 5.4 x 3.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Circumcision ceremony for Akbar’s sons, painting 126 from an Akbar-nama ...
Dharam Das (Indian, active c. 1580–1605)
1971.76gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 22.9 x 12.1 cm (9 x 4 3/4 in.); Sheet with border: 34.7 x 22.5 cm (13 11/16 x 8 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Hunting with falcons in a landscape; Verso: Calligraphy of Chaghatai...
Abd al-Samad (Persian, c. 1510–1600)
2013.292Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 35.7 x 24.3 cm (14 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.); Painting: 21.5 x 13 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Royal Elephant Ramkali with a Mahout
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur, Court of Ari Singh (reigned 1761-73)
2005.202gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 20.6 x 21.4 cm (8 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.); Overall: 24.1 x 25 cm (9 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Dog with pups
India, Rajasthan, Ajmer, probably Sawar school, 18th century
1969.77Gum tempera and ink on paperImage: 22 x 16.5 cm (8 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.); Overall: 18.7 x 25 cm (7 3/8 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ward in memory of her father, Charles SvecCCCC0
A Young, Angry Heroine, Folio 28 from a Rasamanjari
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1960.52Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 21.8 x 15.4 cm (8 9/16 x 6 1/16 in.); Overall: 25.5 x 18.8 cm (10 1/16 x 7 3/8 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
The Birth of Krishna, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1984.65Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 33.6 x 22.2 cm (13 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.); Overall: 37 x 25.4 cm (14 9/16 x 10 in.); with mat: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600) and 1 other
1947.502Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 34 x 20 cm (13 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Overall: 38.5 x 25 cm (15 3/16 x 9 13/16 in.); with mat: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1971.77Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 31.2 x 18.6 cm (12 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Overall: 36.5 x 23.1 cm (14 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha complains that Lakshmana cut off her nose...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Mandi, court of Sidh Sen (reigned 1684–1727)
2018.107Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 21.6 x 31.8 cm (8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.); Painting: 18.4 x 28.9 cm (7 1/4 x 11 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Grotesque Dancers Performing
Mughal India
1971.88gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 16 x 9 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Rooster
India, Mughal, 17th century
1944.501Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 18.3 x 12.1 cm (7 3/16 x 4 3/4 in.); Overall: 37.3 x 25.4 cm (14 11/16 x 10 in.)Gift of Herbert F. LeisyCCCC0
Sugriva challenges his brother Vali, King of the Forest Dwellers, to a...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur, Court of Dayadhata (reigned 1700–1735)
1973.103Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 16.4 x 26.8 cm (6 7/16 x 10 9/16 in.); Overall: 20.7 x 31 cm (8 1/8 x 12 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Sindhu Raga
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2004.110Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 48.1 x 27.9 cm (18 15/16 x 11 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Girls Spraying Each Other at Holi
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
1971.83Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 19 x 12.5 cm (7 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Battle of Ravana and Jatayu, from Chapters 50 and 51 of the Aranya Kanda...
Central India, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Datia, Court of Raja Bir Singh Deo (reigned 1605–27)
2013.306Gum tempera and ink on paperPainting: 26.1 x 15.6 cm (10 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Battle between Manuchihr and Tur, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of...
Mughal India, court of Jahangir (reigned 1605–27)
1945.171Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 12.4 x 11 cm (4 7/8 x 4 5/16 in.); Overall: 34.6 x 22.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Folio 18 from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
1968.108Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperRecto Painting: 13.4 x 14.9 cm (5 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.); Verso Painting: 14.9 x 14.8 cm (5 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.); Overall: 28.8 x 20 cm (11 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.)James Parmelee and Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundsCCCC0
Rustam Takes Aim at Ashkabus, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings)
Sultanate India, Deccan or Malwa
2020.204Gum tempera and ink on paperFolio: 31.8 x 25.6 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/16 in.); Painting: 13.7 x 20.5 cm (5 3/8 x 8 1/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Posthumous portrait of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (reigned 1719...
Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s) and 1 other
2013.347Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting only: 14.4 x 10.3 cm (5 11/16 x 4 1/16 in.); Page: 28 x 23.8 cm (11 x 9 3/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Alamshah cleaving asunder the chain of the wheel, from volume 11 of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1976.74Gum tempera, ink, and gold on cotton and paperPage: 83.7 x 67 cm (32 15/16 x 26 3/8 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
The First Adventure of the White Horse, Page from the Khan Khanan's Razm...
India, Subimperial Mughal school, 17th century
1964.52Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 38 x 22.4 cm (14 15/16 x 8 13/16 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
Court Lady Pouring Wine (recto); Calligraphy of Lyrical Quatrains (verso)
Mughal India, probably Lucknow
2013.348Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 30.6 x 25 cm (12 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northern India, Uttarakhand, probably Garhwal
1971.301Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 22 x 33 cm (8 11/16 x 13 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonaldCCCC0
A Mounted Prince Hunting Lion in a Rocky Landscape
Khem Karan (Indian)
2013.310Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 33 x 22.2 cm (13 x 8 3/4 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
The royal priest Shatananda confirms that the four princesses of Mithila...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Chamba, court of Udai Singh (reigned 1690–1720)
2002.6Gum tempera and ink on paperPainting: 18.5 x 28.7 cm (7 5/16 x 11 5/16 in.); Overall: 20 x 30.4 cm (7 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Tiered Court Scene
Chitarman II (Indian, c. 1680–с. 1750)
1973.237Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 54.6 x 39 cm (21 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.); Painting: 40.1 x 29.1 cm (15 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael de HavenonCCCC0
A mendicant bowing before a holy man, from the Prince Salim Album
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
2013.296Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 32.7 x 21.1 cm (12 7/8 x 8 5/16 in.); Painting: 13.6 x 7.5 cm (5 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda ...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–33)
1953.13Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 25.1 x 34 cm (9 7/8 x 13 3/8 in.); Overall: 29.9 x 38.5 cm (11 3/4 x 15 3/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Court lady singing and playing the vina
Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s)
2013.349Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 31.1 x 26.2 cm (12 1/4 x 10 5/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Kalpa-sutra Manuscript with 24 Miniatures
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana in the forest
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–1833)
1989.332Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 21.5 x 15.1 cm (8 7/16 x 5 15/16 in.); Overall: 23.9 x 17.3 cm (9 7/16 x 6 13/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
The game of wolf-running in Tabriz, from an Akbar-nama (Book of Akbar)
Banavari 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
2003.38Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 35.2 x 23.8 cm (13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.)Alma Kroeger FundCCCC0
A prince celebrating Holi with palace women on a terrace at night (recto...
India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century
2013.342Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 28.2 x 20.2 cm (11 1/8 x 7 15/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Layla and Majnun in the wilderness with animals, from a Khamsa (Quintet)...
Sanwalah (Indian, active c. 1580–1600)
2013.301Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 24.9 x 16.8 cm (9 13/16 x 6 5/8 in.); Painting: 18.6 x 16.2 cm (7 5/16 x 6 3/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Krishna asks for sweets, from a Sursagar of Surdas (Indian, c. 1480–1580)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1984.172Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 36.5 x 25.4 cm (14 3/8 x 10 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
King Dasharatha sends his chief minister Sumantra to summon Rama, from...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Chamba, court of Udai Singh (reigned 1690–1720)
1996.361Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 22.5 x 32.7 cm (8 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.)Gift of Norman Zaworski in honor of Sherman and Ruth LeeCCCC0
Princess and attendant in trompe l’oeil window
Aqil Khan (Indian, active mid-1700s)
1955.297Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 12.5 x 7.8 cm (4 15/16 x 3 1/16 in.); Overall: 44 x 31.6 cm (17 5/16 x 12 7/16 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and...
Lal (Indian, active c. 1555–1600) and 2 others
2013.304Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 38.4 x 25.2 cm (15 1/8 x 9 15/16 in.); Painting: 33.3 x 21.1 cm (13 1/8 x 8 5/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Chawand
2018.136gum tempera and ink on paper20.6 x 18.1 cm (8 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Yusuf and Zulaykha meeting
India, Provincial Mughal, Lucknow, 18th century
1939.164Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 40.5 x 28 cm (15 15/16 x 11 in.); Average: 21.5 x 15 cm (8 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial CollectionCCCC0
A prince riding a composite elephant
India, Golconda, Deccan, 16th century
2013.282Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 28.8 x 18.6 cm (11 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Painting: 14.5 x 11 cm (5 11/16 x 4 5/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
The dream of Zulaykha, from the Amber Album
India, Mughal, 17th century
2013.332Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 32 x 24.4 cm (12 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Timur distributes gifts from his grandson, the Prince of Multan, from a...
Shravana (Indian)
2012.301Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperSheet: 28.2 x 20.2 cm (11 1/8 x 7 15/16 in.); Image: 14.7 x 9.8 cm (5 13/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
A princess on a terrace with attendants at night (recto); Calligraphy ...
India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century
2013.341Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperMiniature: 25.4 x 19.7 cm (10 x 7 3/4 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Folio 40 from a Kalpa-sutra: Text (recto); Birth of Mahavira (verso)
Western India, Gujarat
1976.27gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 9.4 x 28.4 cm (3 11/16 x 11 3/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Madhu Madhavi Ragini
Central India, Malwa
1925.1336Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 19.1 x 14.6 cm (7 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Portrait of a Woman
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
1987.1110Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 16.2 x 8.3 cm (6 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.); Paper: 41.6 x 27 cm (16 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.)Gift of Flora D. Glass and Elwood G. Glass, Jr. CCCC0
Isfandiyar slays Arjasp, the king of Turan, from a Shah-nama (Book of...
Haidar Kashmiri (Indian, active late 1500s-early 1600s)
2013.314Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 36.7 x 24.4 cm (14 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Husain Ali Khan Entertaining His Brothers (The Sayyid Brothers)
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)
2013.334Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 30.8 x 30.5 cm (12 1/8 x 12 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Maharaja Anup Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1669–98) Receives a Courtier
Ruknuddin (Indian, active c. 1666–97)
2018.191Ink and gum tempera on paperPage: 25 x 18.3 cm (9 13/16 x 7 3/16 in.); Miniature: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Posthumous portrait of Emperor Jahangir under a canopy (recto);...
India, Mughal, 17th century
2013.329Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 35.2 x 22.1 cm (13 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, Based on Poetry of Bihari ...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.172Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 39.4 cm (11 1/8 x 15 1/2 in.); Miniature: 21.6 x 31.4 cm (8 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A prince conversing with a woman while taking refreshments on a terrace ...
India, Mughal, 18th century
2013.335Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 30.5 x 24.1 cm (12 x 9 1/2 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.177gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20 x 41.6 cm (7 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines ...
Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Paintings: Nepal, Kathmandu
1938.301Covers: Gum tempera, colors, and paper on wood; pages: gum tempera and ink on palm leavesCovers overall: 6.5 x 57 x 1.5 cm (2 9/16 x 22 7/16 x 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Court of Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710)
2018.142gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 38.2 cm (7 7/8 x 15 1/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.126gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/8 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at...
Central India, Malwa Region, Madhya Pradesh
2018.129gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 18.1 x 15.6 cm (7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan, from a Persian translation of the...
Southern India, Deccan
2006.203gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperSheet: 32.3 x 24.1 cm (12 11/16 x 9 1/2 in.); Image: 23.5 x 18 cm (9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)Gift of Eugene and Joan Savitt in memory of Dr. and Mrs. E.K. Zaworski, her grandparentsCCCC0
Ganesha
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.166Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paperPainting only: 45.3 x 27.5 cm (17 13/16 x 10 13/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Rustam's seventh course: He kills the White Div, folio 124 from a Shah...
Mir Musavvir (Iranian, c. 1510–1555) and 1 other
1988.96Gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paperSheet: 47.5 x 32.2 cm (18 11/16 x 12 11/16 in.); Image: 28.4 x 18.5 cm (11 3/16 x 7 5/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar or Jatoli
2018.164gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 27.7 x 23.8 cm (10 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.); Miniature: 21.9 x 18.1 cm (8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.139gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 37.5 x 29.2 cm (14 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.144Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 24.8 x 18.1 cm (9 3/4 x 7 1/8 in.); Miniature: 23.2 x 16.8 cm (9 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Gopis
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2003.343Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperwith borders: 25 x 19.5 cm (9 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.); Painting only: 23.5 x 17.5 cm (9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur
2018.145gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPainting: 48.3 x 53.4 cm (19 x 21 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Goddess Annihilates the Demon Raktabija, from a Devi-Mahatmya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.128gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 16.2 x 25.7 cm (6 3/8 x 10 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Three Musicians Perform Before a King: Shri Raga, from a Ragamala
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.131gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper20.8 x 16.5 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting...
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.146gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 17.2 x 24.8 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Women Play Music for Radha and Krishna: Chitrini Nayika, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.132gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 22.9 x 16.2 cm (9 x 6 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Hari Sen of Mandi (r. 1604–1623/37)
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2018.96Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 31.8 x 17.8 cm (12 1/2 x 7 in.); Image: 29.8 x 15.6 cm (11 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of the Thousand [Years])
India, Mughal, 16th century, made for Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1932.36Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 41 x 22.6 cm (16 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Abduction of Rukmini: Krishna Tied the Hands of Rukma, from a Bhagavata...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.127Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 16.9 x 20 cm (6 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Miniature: 14 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna sporting with the gopis in the Jumna River, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northern India
1971.171Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 16.5 x 22.2 cm (6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. HaasCCCC0
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.137Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 31.1 x 49.2 cm (12 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.); Miniature: 27 x 45.4 cm (10 5/8 x 17 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
Northern India, Popular Mughal School, probably done at Bikaner
2018.189gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 14.6 x 19.4 cm (5 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.); Miniature: 11.2 x 16.5 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Baby Krishna Asking for Butter from Yashoda, from a Kalighat album
Eastern India, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.112Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 48 x 30 cm (18 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.); Painting only: 45.7 x 28 cm (18 x 11 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
The Marriage of Pradyumna and Rukmavati, page from a Bhagavata Purana
Northern India
1976.26Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 16.3 x 21.5 cm (6 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Hanuman with Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders, from a Kalighat album
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.120Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperOverall: 68.8 x 42.6 cm (27 1/16 x 16 3/4 in.); Painting: 45.6 x 29.4 cm (17 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Portrait of an Aging Man
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler
1968.41Ink and gum tempera on paperOverall: 18 x 13.3 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Gaudi Ragini
India, Rajasthan, probably Jaipur, 18th century
1968.109Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 25.5 x 19 cm (10 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.); Overall: 30.7 x 23.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 3/8 in.)Gift of the American Foundation for the Maud E. and Warren H. Corning Botanical CollectionCCCC0
Rama and Sita enthroned with Lakshmana and Hanuman attending, from a...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.152Gum tempera, graphite, tin, and ink on paperPainting: 45.5 x 27.5 cm (17 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Dipak Raga, One of the Thirty-Six Melodies (Ragamala): Personifying Love
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari kingdom of Basohli
1990.13Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 20.3 x 20.3 cm (8 x 8 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Illuminated Folio from a Gulistan (Rose Garden) of Sa'di (c. 1213–1291)
Sultan Muhammad (Iranian) and 1 other
2006.148Gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paperGift of William Kelly Simpson in memory of his wife Marilyn M. Simpson and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.CCCC0
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.179gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperPage: 32.7 x 23.8 cm (12 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.); Miniature: 18.8 x 12.7 cm (7 3/8 x 5 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Ferrying Radha Across the Yamuna River (recto); Parivati Placing...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.129Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 48.5 x 29.3 cm (19 1/8 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
A Serpent Protects Vasudeva Taking His Infant Son Krishna to Safety
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.153Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperPainting only: 45 x 27.7 cm (17 11/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Yasoda with Krishna Churning Butter
Eastern India, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.160Gum tempera, ink, graphite, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 51.3 x 35.6 cm (20 3/16 x 14 in.); Painting only: 45 x 27.8 cm (17 11/16 x 10 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Man Dyeing Cloth
India, Company School, Lucknow, 19th century
1992.142Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 22.2 x 15.9 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
King Bana enjoying music in his court, from the Usha-Aniruddha section...
India, Pahari Hills, Guler School, 18th century
1986.62Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 21.9 x 32.1 cm (8 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.176gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paperPage: 30.2 x 24.2 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Miniature: 21 x 11.4 cm (8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Brahma
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.148Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperPainting: 45.1 x 27.7 cm (17 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Prince Shreyamsa dreams of the coming of Rishabha, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2021.12Gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paper26.7 x 42.5 cm (10 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)Jo Hershey Selden FundCCCC0
Weaving and Spinning
Kehar Singh (Indian)
1987.162Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 23.7 x 19 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. WardCCCC0
An East African King Receives Three Emissaries, from a Khamsa of Amir...
India, Sultanate period
1963.261gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 28.6 x 21.6 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vabhruvahana Approaches Arjuna, page from the Khan Khanan's Razm-nama
Sur Das Gujarati (Indian, active 16th century)
1960.44Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 35 x 24 cm (13 3/4 x 9 7/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Bhima's Consultation with the Astrologer: Scene from the Nala-Damayanti...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1936.684Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 22.2 x 33.5 cm (8 3/4 x 13 3/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Illuminated Folio from a Gulistan (Rose Garden) of Sa'di (c. 1213–1291)
Sultan 'Ali al-Mashadi (Iranian, 1430–1520)
2006.147Gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paperGift of William Kelly Simpson in memory of his wife Marilyn M. Simpson and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.CCCC0
Hindu God Krishna Being Dressed in Women's Clothes for Spring Festival Holi
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1933.453Ink and gum tempera on paperOverall: 19 x 27.4 cm (7 1/2 x 10 13/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Preaching Sakyamuni
Western Tibet, Toling Monastery
2000.67Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 11.6 x 10.7 cm (4 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ghatotkacha and three demons in his company chase Bhagadatta, from...
Fazl (Indian, active early 1600s)
2013.321Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 36.7 x 24 cm (14 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Portrait of Raja Ram Singh of Amber (r. 1667-1688) with a Deccan Sword ...
India, Mughal court, 17th century
2013.330Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 30.4 x 18.5 cm (11 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Mahliqa, Daughter of the Emperor of China, Pointing at the Bird-Man...
Mughal India
2013.336Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 42.2 x 28.5 cm (16 5/8 x 11 1/4 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Sugriva
Southern India, Andhra Pradhesh
1975.73Gum tempera, ink, and hand-colored silver paper appliqué on paperOverall: 35.5 x 23.5 cm (14 x 9 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. WardCCCC0
Cremation of the Demoness Putana, from a Krishna-Lila
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, 18th century
1984.4Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 20.9 x 31.2 cm (8 1/4 x 12 5/16 in.)Delia E. Holden FundCCCC0
Jai Singh III of Jaipur (r. 1818–1835) Riding
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur
1925.1337Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 10 x 14.3 cm (3 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Portrait of Maharaja Rai Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1574-1612)
Nur Muhammad (Indian, active c. 1580–1630)
1987.1100Ink and gum tempera on paperImage: 20.5 x 14.6 cm (8 1/16 x 5 3/4 in.); Paper: 42.4 x 26 cm (16 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)Gift of Flora D. Glass and Elwood G. Glass, Jr. CCCC0
Devi Attacking a Demon
India, Rajasthan, Possibly Sirohi, 17th century
1968.72Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 12.5 x 10.2 cm (4 15/16 x 4 in.); Overall: 12.5 x 27.5 cm (4 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.138gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperPage: 38.1 x 28.9 cm (15 x 11 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Princess and Demons before a Nobleman: A Leaf from a Poetical Romance...
Mughal India
2013.337Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 43 x 28.9 cm (16 15/16 x 11 3/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Manuscript of the Jambudvipa-prajnapti-sutra (Description of Jambudvipa)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
25.2014Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 12.3 x 30.6 cm (4 13/16 x 12 1/16 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
A Prince Visiting a Holy Man in a Rocky Landscape (recto)
India, Mughal, 16th century
2013.302.aGum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 34 x 20.7 cm (13 3/8 x 8 1/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Khadgaroma, Son of Ravana
Southern India, Andhra Pradesh
2001.163Gum tempera, ink, and hand-colored silver paper appliqué on paperOverall: 39.7 x 27.6 cm (15 5/8 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Yaja and Upayaja perform a sacrifice for the emergence of Dhrishtadyumna...
Bilal Habshi (probably Ethiopian, active late 1500s)
2013.305Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 29.8 x 16.8 cm (11 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Seated Prince Smoking a Hookah
India, Pahari, Mankot, 18th century
1960.47Gum tempera and ink on paperImage: 16.2 x 26.5 cm (6 3/8 x 10 7/16 in.); Overall: 20.3 x 31 cm (8 x 12 3/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Seated Jina Rishabha Enshrined, from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-Sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1983.1047Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPaper: 11.1 x 25.9 cm (4 3/8 x 10 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. WardCCCC0
Raja Shamsher Sen with a Youth
India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi
2012.302Gum tempera and ink on paperImage: 16.5 x 13.9 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.); Border: 20.3 x 17.6 cm (8 x 6 15/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
A Family of Tartars
India, Punjab, probably Lahore, Company School, 19th century
2011.137Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 25.3 x 33.8 cm (9 15/16 x 13 5/16 in.)Gift of Maxeen and John Flower in honor of Dr. Stanislaw CzumaCCCC0
Maharaja Chattarsol of Kota Shooting Lions
Northwest India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2011.150Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 30 x 22.5 cm (11 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Maharaja of Kotah Listening to Music and Watching Dancers
India, Kotah school, early 19th Century
2008.297Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 33.3 x 25.3 cm (13 1/8 x 9 15/16 in.); Paper: 35.4 x 27.2 cm (13 15/16 x 10 11/16 in.)Gift of Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Balarama and Krishna
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.168Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paperPainting only: 45.3 x 27.9 cm (17 13/16 x 11 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
A Couple (from the series Costumes and Professions)
South India, Tanjore, 19th century
2001.164Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 24.1 x 19.9 cm (9 1/2 x 7 13/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Lovers parting, page from a book of fables
Northern India, Mughal court, 16th century
2013.303Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 36.1 x 24.8 cm (14 3/16 x 9 3/4 in.); Painting: 24 x 12 cm (9 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Bijan killing the wild boars of Irman, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings)...
India, Bijapur, Deccan
2013.283Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20.3 x 12 cm (8 x 4 3/4 in.); Page: 20.5 x 12.4 cm (8 1/16 x 4 7/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Manuscript of the Prashnavyakarana-sutra
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
26.2014Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 12.3 x 30.6 cm (4 13/16 x 12 1/16 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata...
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Basholi
1971.93Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 28.1 x 38.5 cm (11 1/16 x 15 3/16 in.); Overall: 30.5 x 41.2 cm (12 x 16 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Two Elephants Fighting in a Courtyard Before Muhammad Shah
Nainsukh (Indian, 1710–1778)
2005.1Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 62.5 x 42 cm (24 5/8 x 16 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Nanda and the Elders, page from a Bhagavata Purana
India, Mewar or Delhi/Agra region, pre-Mughal, 16th century
1960.53Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 16.3 x 21.5 cm (6 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Durga Killing the Demon Mahisha
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.103Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 50.5 x 32 cm (19 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.); Painting only: 45.8 x 28.3 cm (18 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Ragini
India
1963.99Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 20.8 x 18.1 cm (8 3/16 x 7 1/8 in.)Grace Rainey Rogers FundCCCC0
From the Farhang-i Jahangiri (Persian-language Dictionary) compiled by...
Mughal India, court of Jahangir (1605–1627)
2013.318Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 33.7 x 21.9 cm (13 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.); Text field: 21.2 x 11 cm (8 3/8 x 4 5/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Leaf from a Kalighat album: Jatayu hinders Ravana’s chariot, trying to...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.109Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paperSecondary Support: 47.8 x 29.4 cm (18 13/16 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Folio 13 from a Kalpa-sutra: Transfer of the Embryo (recto); Transfer of...
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Jaunpur
17.2014Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 11.7 x 29.5 cm (4 5/8 x 11 5/8 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
Mahant of Tarakeshwar Rides on an Elephant
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.104Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 60.8 x 42.3 cm (23 15/16 x 16 5/8 in.); Painting only: 45.4 x 27.8 cm (17 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Leaf from a Kalighat album: Krishna as Kali worshipped by Radha (recto);...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.113Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paperSecondary Support: 48.1 x 29.7 cm (18 15/16 x 11 11/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
A Courtier, Possibly Khan Alam, Holding a Spinel and a Deccan Sword
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645) and 1 other
2013.323gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, text on versoPage: 17.8 x 12.5 cm (7 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Gujari Ragini (Krishna with Gopis Playing the Flute), from a Ragamala...
India, Deccan, Aurangabad, 18th century
2003.344Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 24.3 x 14 cm (9 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Jack and Jeanette Walton in memory of his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. E. K. ZaworskiCCCC0
Krishna and the Gopis Gather for Rasamandala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
1960.45Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 41.5 x 28.5 cm (16 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.); Overall: 50 x 32.5 cm (19 11/16 x 12 13/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Leaf from a Kalighat album: Sheetaladevi: The Smallpox Goddess (recto);...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.157Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 46.9 x 29.8 cm (18 7/16 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Nitai and Gaur
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.154Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 50 x 29.6 cm (19 11/16 x 11 5/8 in.); Painting only: 45.4 x 27.8 cm (17 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Barber Cleaning a Woman’s Ear
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.117Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 47.8 x 29.7 cm (18 13/16 x 11 11/16 in.); Painting only: 45.3 x 28.4 cm (17 13/16 x 11 3/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Diana or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.147Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 48.4 x 27.6 cm (19 1/16 x 10 7/8 in.); Painting only: 45.4 x 27.8 cm (17 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Leaf from a Kalighat album: The Goddess Kali (recto); Kali Standing on...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.110Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 49.7 x 29.3 cm (19 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Vishnu and Lakshmi
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.132Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 47.8 x 29.1 cm (18 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Painting only: 45.6 x 27.7 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
The Mutiny of the Heroine Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.146Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 48.5 x 29.6 cm (19 1/8 x 11 5/8 in.); Painting only: 45.5 x 28 cm (17 15/16 x 11 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Kartikeya, from a Kalighat album
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.151Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 47.8 x 29.1 cm (18 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Painting only: 45.8 x 28.2 cm (18 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Radha and Krishna (verso), from a Kalighat album
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.156.bGum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 47.7 x 29.7 cm (18 3/4 x 11 11/16 in.); Painting only: 45.6 x 27.7 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Akrura Drives Krishna and Balarama to Mathura (Isarda Bhagavata Purana)
India, Rajasthan (Delhi/Agra), 16th century
1971.234Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 19.3 x 25.7 cm (7 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.); with mat: 36.3 x 49 cm (14 5/16 x 19 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Gajalakshmi: Lakshmi with Elephants
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.149Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 60.7 x 42.4 cm (23 7/8 x 16 11/16 in.); Painting only: 43 x 27.7 cm (16 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.145Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 48 x 29.5 cm (18 7/8 x 11 5/8 in.); Painting only: 45.7 x 28 cm (18 x 11 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Shiva Bearing Aloft the Body of His Sati
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.131Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 48 x 29.1 cm (18 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.); Painting only: 45.6 x 27.8 cm (17 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Seven Heroes or Warriors Killing Abhimanya, Son of Arjuna
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.144Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 49.9 x 30 cm (19 5/8 x 11 13/16 in.); Painting only: 45.6 x 27.7 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Vaishnava Devotee with Two Women
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.101Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperPainting only: 45.4 x 27.8 cm (17 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Ganesha-Janani (Mother of Ganesh)
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.169Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperPainting only: 44.2 x 27.9 cm (17 3/8 x 11 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Krishna Ferrying Radha Across the Yamuna River
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.130Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperPainting only: 44.5 x 28.3 cm (17 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Annapurna and Shiva
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.162Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paperSecondary Support: 50.3 x 30.7 cm (19 13/16 x 12 1/16 in.); Painting only: 45.5 x 27.6 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Radha and Krishna in the Rain
India, Rajasthan, Bundi school, 18th century
1988.120Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 25.7 x 17.1 cm (10 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.); Overall: 30.3 x 21.6 cm (11 15/16 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Miss Dorothea Swope in memory of Mahadevan NatesanCCCC0
Krishna's Insomnia, Page from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Malwa school, 17th century
1938.303Gum tempera and ink on paperImage: 17.8 x 13.8 cm (7 x 5 7/16 in.); Overall: 20.5 x 16.5 cm (8 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Gift of N. M. HeeramaneckCCCC0
Tiger Hunt
India, Kotah School, Raja Umed Singh period (1771-1820)
1985.64Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperSheet: 25.3 x 49.1 cm (9 15/16 x 19 5/16 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1955.296Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 28 x 20.3 cm (11 x 8 in.); with borders: 32.8 x 22.8 cm (12 15/16 x 9 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
Head of a Beauty
India, Mughal school, 18th century
1932.117Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 24.5 x 16.5 cm (9 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.); Overall: 30.5 x 20.5 cm (12 x 8 1/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Man Dhata in Yogi Position
India, Pahari, Nurpur, late 17th Century
1966.27Gum tempera and ink on paperOverall: 20 x 14 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Krishna and Balarama Taking the Cattle Out to Graze, from a Bhagavata...
India, Pahari Hills, Guler school, 18th century
1989.338Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 12.7 x 20.5 cm (5 x 8 1/16 in.); with borders: 14.5 x 21.9 cm (5 11/16 x 8 5/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
The Heroine Who is Faithfully Loved: Madhya Svadhinapatika Nayika, from...
India, Pahari, Nurpur, 18th century
1967.239Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 17 x 26.8 cm (6 11/16 x 10 9/16 in.); Overall: 20.5 x 28.2 cm (8 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Folio 146 from the “Devasano Pada Bhandar” Kalpa-sutra: Celestial...
Western India, Gujarat, possibly Patan
18.2014Gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperOverall: 11.2 x 26 cm (4 7/16 x 10 1/4 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
Portrait of a kneeling holy man, from the Prince Salim Album
Mir Sayyid Ali (Persian, active in India, 1555–1580)
2013.295Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, laid down on an album page with cream borders decorated with gold flowers and geometric motifsPainting: 12 x 7.1 cm (4 3/4 x 2 13/16 in.); Overall: 23.3 x 14.9 cm (9 3/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Krishna Reaching for the Moon
India, Pahari Hills, Guler school, 19th century
1971.80Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 24 x 16 cm (9 7/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Overall: 26.5 x 18.7 cm (10 7/16 x 7 3/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Kanhra Ragini
India, Rajasthan, Amber, early 18th Century
1960.46Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 29.6 x 18.4 cm (11 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Leaf from a Kalighat album: Krishna Steals the Clothes of the Cowgirls ...
Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
2003.114Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paper; Woodcut, hand colored with gum temperaSecondary Support: 48.5 x 29.9 cm (19 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Leaf from the Late Shah Jahan Album: Harem Night-Bathing Scene (recto);...
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756), 17th Century
1987.153Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 37.8 x 27.6 cm (14 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.); Painting only: 19.4 x 14.1 cm (7 5/8 x 5 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alton W. WhitehouseCCCC0