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Colorful image of bullocks unyoked from cart that carries camping equipment. Animals are feeding and resting, while drivers smoke. A soldier in a British uniform is at the right.

Bullock Cart at Rest

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Unknown

Artist
Unknown (Indian)
Title
Bullock Cart at Rest
Date
mid-19th century
Medium
Paint on mica
Dimensions
3 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. Overall
Credit
Gift of Jane Werner Watson
Accession No.
1975.41
Geography
India

Related

ca. 1960-62, likely purchased in India* by Earnest C. and Jane Werner Watson (Santa Barbara, CA); 1971, deposited on long-term loan to the Elvehjem Art Center [now called Chazen Museum of Art]; 5 August 1975, gifted by Jane Werner Watson (Santa Barbara, CA) to the Elvehjem Art Center [now called Chazen Museum of Art].   *General donor file contains correspondence from Mrs. Watson stating that she and Mr. Watson’s collection of Indian art and artifacts was begun and amassed while living in New Delhi between 1960 and 1962; however, specific acquisition information is not documented.

  • Elvehjem Art Center. "Indian Miniature Painting: The Collection of Earnest C. Watson & Jane Werner Watson." Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1971. no. 78

  • Indian Miniature Painting: The Collection of Earnest C. and James Werner Watson: Elvehjem Art Center, 10/29/1971–1/2/1972

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