A series of ten miniature paintings depicting animals
India, early 20th century
Gouache on paper, 38 x 33 cm (each)
The paintings depict several charmingly painted animals, such as the white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis), a male and female barasingha deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), an European rabbit introduced by the British (Oryctolagus cuniculus), a Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrilata), a water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), a Striped rabbit (Nesolagus spp.), an Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), two Indian hares (Lepus nigricollis) and a Langur (Semnopithecus spp.).
Gouache on paper, 38 x 33 cm (each)
The paintings depict several charmingly painted animals, such as the white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis), a male and female barasingha deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), an European rabbit introduced by the British (Oryctolagus cuniculus), a Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrilata), a water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), a Striped rabbit (Nesolagus spp.), an Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), two Indian hares (Lepus nigricollis) and a Langur (Semnopithecus spp.).
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