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An elephant fight, in the foreground attendants with naphtha flares: PD.195-1948

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An elephant fight, in the foreground attendants with naphtha flares

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Miniaturist: Unknown

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Bequeathed 1946 by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles, through the National Art Collections Fund.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

School or Style

Mogul School

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawn Size Height 103 mm Width 172 mm
Floral Border Height 208 mm Width 314 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and ink with graphite on paper, laid down

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.195-1948
Primary reference Number: 33211

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 June 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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