Drawing of a Frontward-Facing Elephant, c. 1785

Drawing of a Frontward-Facing Elephant

c. 1785 · Drawing

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Where is “Drawing of a Frontward-Facing Elephant” now? Collection: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.

Harvard Art Museums

Cambridge, United States

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The page depicts a large, frontward-facing elephant. Its ears are out to the side of its large head. Its trunk is curled upward and points left. It has two large tusks. Its eyes appear to be peering downward and are slightly crossed. The elephant’s back left leg is bent inward. Rajput style, Kota school.

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2009.202.187

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