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Large elephant print with text reading Indian Skies with a sherbet color paint strokes

Exhibition

Indian Skies: The Howard Hodgkin Collection of Indian Court Painting

Hasta el 9 de junio

Now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Galleries 691–693

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Overview Exhibition Objects

A Court Beauty, Chokha Indian, Opaque watercolor, gold and tin on cotton cloth, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur — A Court Beauty
Chokha (Indian, active 1799–ca. 1826)
1805–10

In Mirza’s Room

Howard Hodgkin (British, London 1932–2017 London)

1995–1998

Elephants Fighting, Khurshid Banu, Opaque color and gold on paper — Elephants Fighting
Khurshid Banu
ca. 1600

Small Indian Sky, Howard Hodgkin British, Oil on wood in artist frame, British — Small Indian Sky
Howard Hodgkin (British, London 1932–2017 London)
1990

Bhadrakali, Destroyer of the Universe, from the Tantric Devi series, Opaque watercolor, gold, silver, and beetle-wing cases on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Basohli — Bhadrakali, Destroyer of the Universe, from the Tantric Devi series
India, Himachal Pradesh, Basohli
ca. 1660–70

Raga Brahma, Creator of the Universe, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Mankot — Raga Brahma, Creator of the Universe
India, Mankot
ca. 1720

Kusuma Raga: A Prince and a Woman, Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, India, Nurpur — Kusuma Raga: A Prince and a Woman
India, Nurpur
ca. 1700–20

Kedara Raga: ascetics making music; from a Ragamala series, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Arki, Baghal, Himachal Pradesh — Kedara Raga: ascetics making music; from a Ragamala series
India, Arki, Baghal, Himachal Pradesh
late 17th century

Bhairavi Ragini: A Woman and a Bull
, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Basohli or Nurpur — Bhairavi Ragini: A Woman and a Bull
India, Basohli or Nurpur
ca. 1680

Raga Madhava: A Prince and a Woman Meeting

, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Basohli or Nurpur — Raga Madhava: A Prince and a Woman Meeting
India, Basohli or Nurpur
ca. 1680

Raga Chandra, the Moon God, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Basohli or Nurpur — Raga Chandra, the Moon God
India, Basohli or Nurpur
ca. 1680

Prince of the Lotus (Kamala Ragaputra), from a Dipak Ragamala series

India, Himachal Pradesh, Basholi or Nurpur

ca. 1688–90

Raga Malava: Royal Wrestlers, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Basohli or Nurpur — Raga Malava: Royal Wrestlers
India, Basohli or Nurpur
ca. 1680

Ramakali Ragini: A Woman Offering Milk to a Snake, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Basohli — Ramakali Ragini: A Woman Offering Milk to a Snake
India, Basohli
1690–95

Raga Kumbha: Meeting at a Well, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Basohli or Nurpur — Raga Kumbha: Meeting at a Well
India, Basohli or Nurpur
ca. 1680

Sidi Masud Khan, Opaque color with gold and silver on paper — Sidi Masud Khan
ca. 1680

Raja Udai Singh of Chamba with a Courier and Attendants

India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba

ca. 1710

Maharaja Ranjit Singh in a Bazaar, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Punjab, Lahore — Maharaja Ranjit Singh in a Bazaar
India, Punjab, Lahore
ca. 1830–40

Rao Bhao Singh Riding an Elephant, Opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper, India, Rajasthan, Bundi — Rao Bhao Singh Riding an Elephant
India, Rajasthan, Bundi
ca. 1675

Playful Elephant Bathing in Dust, Opaque watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Playful Elephant Bathing in Dust
India, Rajasthan, Kota
ca. 1700

The Elephant Hunt, Niju Indian, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — The Elephant Hunt
Attributed to Niju
ca. 1730–40

Enraged Elephant during Training, Opaque watercolor, ink and silver on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Enraged Elephant during Training
India, Rajasthan, Kota
ca. 1690

Vishnu Liberating the Elephant Gajendra

India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra

1820–30

An Elephant and Keeper, Opaque color and gold on paper — An Elephant and Keeper
ca. 1650–60

Elephant Fight, the Kota Master Indian, Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Elephant Fight
Attributed to the Kota Master (Indian, active early 18th century)
ca. 1655–60

Elephant and Rider, Opaque color and gold on paper — Elephant and Rider
ca. 1640

The Elephant Ganesh Gaj, Opaque color with ink and gold on paper — The Elephant Ganesh Gaj
ca. 1660–70

A Royal Lion Hunt, Opaque watercolor, ink and charcoal on paper, India, Rajasthan, Bundi — A Royal Lion Hunt
India, Rajasthan, Bundi
ca. 1640

Young Elephant Eating, Opaque color and gold on paper — Young Elephant Eating
ca. 1650

Marbled Elephant, Marbling with gold and silver on paper — Marbled Elephant
1630–50

Elephant Trampling a Horse, Gold and opaque watercolor on marbled paper — Elephant Trampling a Horse
mid-17th century

Elephant at a Gallop, Opaque watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Elephant at a Gallop
India, Rajasthan, Kota
1710–20

A Prince Riding an Elephant in Procession, Opaque color and gold on cotton cloth — A Prince Riding an Elephant in Procession
ca. 1570

Elephant with Mahout, Opaque color and gold on paper — Elephant with Mahout
ca. 1660

The Elephant Khushi Khan, Opaque color and gold on paper — The Elephant Khushi Khan
ca. 1650

Balwant Singh Hunts a Tiger, Nainsukh Indian, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler — Balwant Singh Hunts a Tiger
Attributed to Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)
ca. 1750

Shri Brijnathji and Maharao Durjan Sal hunting, Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton cloth, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Shri Brijnathji and Maharao Durjan Sal hunting
India, Rajasthan, Kota
ca. 1730–40

Prince Aurangzeb On Looks An Enraged Elephant, Opaque watercolor, gold and silver paint on paper — Prince Aurangzeb On Looks An Enraged Elephant
17th century

Attendants at an Imperial Durbar, Hunhar Indian, Opaque color and gold on paper — Attendants at an Imperial Durbar
Hunhar (Indian)
ca. 1645

Iltifat Khan, Brush drawing with pigment on paper — Iltifat Khan
ca. 1640

Prince A'zam Shah Enters Ahmedabad, Chitarman II (Kalyan Das) Indian, Color and gold on paper — Prince A'zam Shah Enters Ahmedabad
Attributed to Chitarman II (Kalyan Das) (Indian, born ca. 1680, active ca. 1700–45)
ca. 1701

Prince Aurangzeb, Opaque watercolor and gold on cloth — Prince Aurangzeb
ca. 1653–55

Music Party on a Riverside Terrace, Opaque color and gold on paper — Music Party on a Riverside Terrace
ca. 1670

Two Orioles, Opaque color on paper — Two Orioles
ca. 1610

A Pair of Mynas, Opaque color on paper — A Pair of Mynas
ca. 1620

Two Pigeons, Opaque color on paper — Two Pigeons
ca. 1650

"Three Bamboo Plants," Folio from a De Materia Medica, Opaque color on paper — "Three Bamboo Plants," Folio from a De Materia Medica
ca. 1595

A Hunter Shoots a Leopard; Illustration to the Anwar-i Suhaili, Opaque color and gold on paper — A Hunter Shoots a Leopard; Illustration to the Anwar-i Suhaili
ca. 1570–75

Bad News at Court, Folio from a Tarikh-i Alfi (History of a Thousand Years), Opaque color and gold on paper — Bad News at Court, Folio from a Tarikh-i Alfi (History of a Thousand Years)
ca. 1592–94

"A Supplicant at a Hindu Temple," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza), Opaque color and gold on cotton cloth — "A Supplicant at a Hindu Temple," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza)
ca. 1570

"Khwaja Umar Saved from Pursuers," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza), Kesu Das Indian, Opaque color and gold on cotton cloth — "Khwaja Umar Saved from Pursuers," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza)
Attributed in part to Kesu Das (Indian, active 1570–ca.1602)
ca. 1565–70

"Mihrdukht Aims her Arrow at the Ring," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza), Basawan Indian, Opaque color and gold on cotton cloth — "Mihrdukht Aims her Arrow at the Ring," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza)
Basawan (Indian, active ca. 1556–1600)
ca. 1570

Krishna Dances on the Head of Kaliya; Illustration to the Harivamsa (Story of Hari), Opaque color and gold on paper — Krishna Dances on the Head of Kaliya; Illustration to the Harivamsa (Story of Hari)
ca. 1590–95

Dhritarashtra Attacks the Statue of Bhima, Folio from a Razmnama (Book of Wars), Opaque color and gold on paper — Dhritarashtra Attacks the Statue of Bhima, Folio from a Razmnama (Book of Wars)
ca. 1616–17

Rama's Forest Dwelling in Panchavati, Folio from a Ramayana, Opaque color and gold on paper — Rama's Forest Dwelling in Panchavati, Folio from a Ramayana
ca. 1605

A Gathering of Dervishes, Opaque color and gold on paper — A Gathering of Dervishes
ca. 1605–10

Durbar of Emperor Akbar Shah II, Opaque color and gold on paper — Durbar of Emperor Akbar Shah II
1820–30

The Emperor Bahadur Shah, Gouache and watercolor on paper — The Emperor Bahadur Shah
ca. 1855–58

Company Officer Receiving a Nobleman, Opaque color and gold on paper — Company Officer Receiving a Nobleman
ca. 1760–65

Two Panels with Flower Designs, Wood; painted and lacquered — Two Panels with Flower Designs
ca. 1650

Flower Studies, Ink on paper — Flower Studies
ca. 1650

Book Cover with Tree, Birds, and Insects, Lacquer and gouache with gold on leather — Book Cover with Tree, Birds, and Insects
ca. 1700

Book Cover with Tree, Birds, and Insects, Lacquer, opaque watercolor, and gold on leather — Book Cover with Tree, Birds, and Insects
ca. 1700

Illumination in the Form of a Vase, Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper — Illumination in the Form of a Vase
early 17th century

Album Page with Decoupe Vase of Flowers, Insects, and Birds, Muhammad Hasan, Gouache on black paper with colored and white decoupage — Album Page with Decoupe Vase of Flowers, Insects, and Birds
Muhammad Hasan
1630–40

Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy, Gouache on black paper with colored and white decoupage — Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy
1630–40

Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II in Procession, 'Ali Riza 'Abbasi Indian, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper — Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II in Procession
School of 'Ali Riza 'Abbasi (Indian, active ca. 1600–1650)
mid-17th century

Composite Album Page with Standing Figure of Jahangir, Opaque watercolor, gold silver paint on paper — Composite Album Page with Standing Figure of Jahangir
early 17th century

Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant, Haidar 'Ali Indian, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant
Haidar 'Ali (Indian)
Ibrahim Khan (Indian)
ca. 1645

Sultan ‘Ali ‘Adil Shah II Slays a Tiger, Bombay Painter (probably Abdul Hamid Naqqash), Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and probably lapis-lazuli pigment on paper — Sultan ‘Ali ‘Adil Shah II Slays a Tiger
Attributed to the Bombay Painter (probably Abdul Hamid Naqqash)
ca. 1660

Sultan Ali Adil Shah II in camp, Opaque color and gold on paper — Sultan Ali Adil Shah II in camp
1656–59

Wedding Procession of Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper — Wedding Procession of Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
ca. 1650

Nobleman Smoking on a Terrace, Ali Reza Iranian, Opaque color and gold on paper — Nobleman Smoking on a Terrace
Attributed to Ali Reza (Iranian)
ca. 1670

Processional Standard ('Alam), Brass — Processional Standard ('Alam)
late 17th–early 18th century

Maharaja Dhiraj Singh Riding, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, Madhya Pradesh, Raghugarh — Maharaja Dhiraj Singh Riding
Madhya Pradesh, Raghugarh
ca. 1700

Marriage procession in a bazaar; from a Ramayana or Bhagavata Purana series, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh — Marriage procession in a bazaar; from a Ramayana or Bhagavata Purana series
India, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
ca. 1640–50

Maharaja Bakhat Singh, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Nagaur — Maharaja Bakhat Singh
India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Nagaur
ca. 1735

Maharaja Raj Singh of Junia, Chand, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper, India, Rajasthan, Junia — Maharaja Raj Singh of Junia
Attributed to Chand
ca. 1698

Muslim Nobleman, Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh — Muslim Nobleman
India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh
early 18th century

Maharana Amar Singh Hunting Sarus Cranes, Stipple Master Indian, Opaque watercolor, gold and tin on paper, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur — Maharana Amar Singh Hunting Sarus Cranes
Attributed to The Stipple Master (Indian, active ca. 1690–1715)
ca. 1700

Sangram Singh Hawking, Stipple Master Indian, Opaque watercolor, gold and ink on paper, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur — Sangram Singh Hawking
Attributed to The Stipple Master (Indian, active ca. 1690–1715)
ca. 1705–10

A Woman in an Interior, Opaque watercolor with gold and silver on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra — A Woman in an Interior
India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra
ca. 1810–20

Maharaja Dhiraj Singh Enjoying Evening Entertainment, Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, India, Madhya Pradesh, Raghugarh — Maharaja Dhiraj Singh Enjoying Evening Entertainment
India, Madhya Pradesh, Raghugarh
ca. 1700

A fly-infested Feast, Brush drawing with opaque watercolor on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba — A fly-infested Feast
India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba
ca. 1740–50

Maharaja Raj Singh Receives a Yogi in a Garden, Opaque watercolor, gold and tin on paper, India, Rajasthan, Sawar — Maharaja Raj Singh Receives a Yogi in a Garden
India, Rajasthan, Sawar
1714

Maharaja Raj Singh and his Elephants, Opaque watercolor, ink and charcoal on paper, India, Rajasthan, Sawar — Maharaja Raj Singh and his Elephants
India, Rajasthan, Sawar
ca. 1710–15

Maharao Madho Singh Hunting Wild Boar, the Kota Master Indian, Opaque watercolor, gold and tin on gold paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Maharao Madho Singh Hunting Wild Boar
Attributed to the Kota Master (Indian, active early 18th century)
ca. 1720

Jagat Singh and his Queens at Jagniwas, Sukha, Opaque watercolor with gold and tin on paper, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur — Jagat Singh and his Queens at Jagniwas
Sukha
Syaji
ca. 1750

Maharana Jagat Singh in a Lake Palace Garden, Jiva, Opaque watercolor, gold and tin on paper, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur — Maharana Jagat Singh in a Lake Palace Garden
Jiva
Jugarsi
ca. 1750

Maharana Amar Singh Enjoying the Company of the Women of the Court, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur — Maharana Amar Singh Enjoying the Company of the Women of the Court
India, Rajasthan, Udaipur
ca. 1708–10

Pavilion with Krishna Paintings, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra — Pavilion with Krishna Paintings
India, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra
ca. 1800

Maharaja Vijai Singh Bathes with a Woman of the Court at Nagaur Palace, Opaque watercolor with gold and silver on paper, India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur — Maharaja Vijai Singh Bathes with a Woman of the Court at Nagaur Palace
India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur
ca. 1760

Rawat Gokul Das at the Singh Sagar, Bagta, Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, India, Rajasthan, Deogarh — Rawat Gokul Das at the Singh Sagar
Bakhta/ Bagta (active ca. 1761–1814)
1806

Maharao Ram Singh in Durbar, Kishan Das, Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Maharao Ram Singh in Durbar
Attributed to Kishan Das
ca. 1850

Rathor Noblemen in Durbar, Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Marwar — Rathor Noblemen in Durbar
India, Rajasthan, Marwar
ca. 1750–60

Maharaja Pratap Singh, Sahib Ram, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur — Maharaja Pratap Singh
Attributed to Sahib Ram (active 1778–1803)
ca. 1790

Maharao Ram Singh's Marriage Procession at Udaipur, Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton cloth, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Maharao Ram Singh's Marriage Procession at Udaipur
India, Rajasthan, Kota
ca. 1851

A Lady Singing, Bhavani Das Indian, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh — A Lady Singing
Attributed to Bhavani Das
ca. 1740–45

Maharaja Suraj Mal with a Hawk, Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Nurpur — Maharaja Suraj Mal with a Hawk
India, Himachal Pradesh, Nurpur
1730–40

Goshawk Drinking, Opaque watercolor with gold and silver on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi — Goshawk Drinking
India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi
ca. 1730

Travelers Making Music, Nainsukh Indian, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler — Travelers Making Music
Style of Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)
ca. 1760–70

Balwant Singh with a Goose, Nainsukh Indian, Brush drawing with light pigment on uncolored paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler — Balwant Singh with a Goose
Attributed to Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)
ca. 1763

Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Karnataka, Mysore — Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III
India, Karnataka, Mysore
ca. 1870

Harihara Sadashiva, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi — Harihara Sadashiva
India, Himachal Pradesh, Mandi
ca. 1710–20

The Monkey Prince Angada delivers Rama’s message to Ravana; folio from the Siege of Lanka series
, Manaku Indian, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler — The Monkey Prince Angada delivers Rama’s message to Ravana; folio from the Siege of Lanka series
Manaku (Indian, active ca. 1725–60)
ca. 1725

Vibhishana in the Camp of Rama, folio from a Ramayana series, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Rajasthan, Sawar — Vibhishana in the Camp of Rama, folio from a Ramayana series
India, Rajasthan, Sawar
ca. 1700

The Disrobing of Draupadi, Nainsukh Indian, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler — The Disrobing of Draupadi
Attributed to Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)
ca. 1760–65

Maharaja Kirpal Pal of Basohli smoking, Opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper, India, Mankot, Punjab Hills — Maharaja Kirpal Pal of Basohli smoking
India, Mankot, Punjab Hills
ca. 1690

Maharaja Bhupat Pal of Basohli smoking, Opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper, India, Mankot, Himachal Pradesh — Maharaja Bhupat Pal of Basohli smoking
India, Mankot, Himachal Pradesh
ca. 1685

Maharaja Medini Pal Smoking a Hookah, Opaque watercolor, gold, silver, and beetle-wing cases on paper, India, Himchal Pradesh, Basohli — Maharaja Medini Pal Smoking a Hookah
India, Himchal Pradesh, Basohli
1730–35

Maharaja Raj Singh in a Garden Arcade, Opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper, India, Rajasthan, Sawar — Maharaja Raj Singh in a Garden Arcade
India, Rajasthan, Sawar
ca. 1710–15

India, Rajasthan, probably Mewar

1850–1900

Page of Sketches and Figure Studies, Brush drawing on paper with pigment, India, Rajasthan, Sawar — Page of Sketches and Figure Studies
India, Rajasthan, Sawar
early 18th century

Krishna Returns to Nanda’s House at Dusk, Watercolor, ink and charcoal on paper, India, Rajasthan, Nathdwara — Krishna Returns to Nanda’s House at Dusk
India, Rajasthan, Nathdwara
late 19th century

Transporting Field Cannons, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper, India, Rajasthan, Kota — Transporting Field Cannons
India, Rajasthan, Kota
mid-18th century

Transporting Field Cannons, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper, India, Kota, Rajasthan — Transporting Field Cannons
India, Kota, Rajasthan
mid-18th century

Sarat Purnima, the Autumn Festival: Gopis Dance in the Forest

India, Rajasthen, Kishangarh

ca. 1720–25

Sarat Purnima, the Autumn Festival: Gopis Dance in the Forest, Opaque watercolor on cotton cloth, India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh — Sarat Purnima, the Autumn Festival: Gopis Dance in the Forest
India, Rajasthan, Kishangarh
ca. 1720–25

A Wife Seeks Justice or Mercy, Opaque watercolor on paper, India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler style — A Wife Seeks Justice or Mercy
India, Himachal Pradesh, Guler style
ca. 1740–50

Botanical Painting: Geranium, Opaque color on paper — Botanical Painting: Geranium
ca. 1630

Botanical Painting: Composite Flower, Opaque color on paper — Botanical Painting: Composite Flower
ca. 1630

Botanical Painting: Dianthus, Opaque color on paper — Botanical Painting: Dianthus
ca. 1630

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Hasta el 9 de junio

The Met Fifth Avenue

Galleries 691–693

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Large elephant print with text reading Indian Skies with a sherbet color paint strokes