The Elephant

Painting

Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

The Elephant

Entry/Object ID

1998.09.02

Description

The painting features a large, ornately decorated elephant, characterized by its bold colors and intricate patterns. The elephant is adorned with floral designs and surrounded by vibrant details. Above the elephant, a female figure is present in a horizontal position.

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

The Elephant

Subject Place

Country

India

Acquisition

Accession

1998.09

Source or Donor

Derek Davenport

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Derek Davenport

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Madhubani

Country

India

Notes

Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Attribution, Note

Location

Back Upper Left Corner

Transcription

THE ELEPHANT

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Note

Location

Back Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

1998.09.02 DAD

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

30-1/8 in

Provenance

Notes

Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 1998