The Royal Hunt: Courtly Pursuits in Indian Art
At The Met Fifth Avenue
June 20–December 8, 2015
Expressions of imperial authority are universally embodied in royal imagery of the hunt, rulers pursuing prey as metaphors for power, and martial prowess. This theme is celebrated throughout the history of Indian painting and became ubiquitous in later Rajput painting. This exhibition features works from the Department of Asian Art, with loans from the Department of Islamic Art, the Department of Arms and Armor, and New York collections.
The exhibition is made possible by The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Foundation Fund.
Attributed to Bagta (active ca. 1761–1814). Rawat Gokul Das II Hunting Tigers (detail), ca. 1800. Western India, Rajasthan, Devgarh. Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper; Image: 20 7/8 x 16 9/16 in. (53 x 42 cm). Lent by the Navin Kumar Collection, New York
