Elephant Under a Tree
Attributed to Shaykh Taju
1700–1799
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
- Dimensions
- 30 x 39.1 cm (11 13/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
- Genre
- Drawings
Tags
Indian
About
The painting depicts a large elephant under a tree. Its trunk curls upward as it brushes its only tusk against a branch. Its mouth is agape, and its feet appear to be in movement. The elephant might be in musth, which is a periodic condition in bull elephants, characterized by highly aggressive behavior due the increase in testosterone levels. Rajput Style, Kota School.