Visions of Mughal India: The Collection of Howard Hodgkin
(from 2nd Feb until 22nd Apr 2012)Explore the remarkable collection of Indian paintings and drawings of the artist Howard Hodgkin.
Elephant at a gallop
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Description
Guided by the touch of the mahout’s ankus, this vigorous young elephant advances speedily in spite of the heavy chains attached to his ankles or gathered on his back. He is perhaps at the end of his aggressive mast period, as a dark discharge has streamed from his temple. The surging power of an elephant gathering speed is well conveyed by the artist.
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › India › west India › Rajasthan › south Rajasthan › Kota (place of creation)
- Date
- 1710 - 1720
- Material and technique
- gouache on paper
- Dimensions
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frame 47.1 x 54.6 x 1.8 cm (height x width x depth)
painting 33.6 x 41 cm (height x width)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Lent by Howard Hodgkin.
- Accession no.
- LI118.53
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Further reading
Oxford: Ashmolean Museum, 2nd February-22nd April 2012, Visions of Mughal India: The Collection of Howard Hodgkin, Andrew Topsfield, ed. (Oxford: Ashmolean Museum, 2012), no. 84 on p. 200, pp. 19 & 184, illus. p. 201
Past Exhibitions
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Location
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- Returned to lender
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Notice
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