{"product_id":"19th-century-indian-painting-of-an-elephant","title":"19TH-CENTURY INDIAN PAINTING OF AN ELEPHANT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8dadba83-f4fb-4ace-95c1-4652c2215320\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"519\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003e19th century Indian painting of an elephant\u003c\/em\u003e, depicts a caparisoned elephant in profile, delicately rendered in opaque watercolor and ink on paper, a medium characteristic of courtly miniature traditions. Such works were commonly produced in Rajput and Mughal ateliers, where elephants symbolized royal power and ceremonial prestige and were often shown adorned with textiles and ornaments during processions. The refined linework, flat ground, and controlled palette reflect the continuation of miniature painting practices in India during the 19th century, even as patronage shifted under changing political conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Paint on paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProvenance: 19th-Century India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions 11.75 in x 11 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSAVED New York presents a curated collection of Vintage \u0026amp; Contemporary Art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Vintage works may exhibit natural aging, minor imperfections, or wear consistent with their period and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProfessional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:info@saved-ny.com\"\u003einfo@saved-ny.com\u003c\/a\u003e or visit our Studio \u0026amp; Showroom to view select pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAVED NY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48207332671723,"sku":"A0294","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0707\/8123\/files\/SavedNY_19thC_IndianElephantPainting_alt01.jpg?v=1778041628","url":"https:\/\/saved-ny.com\/products\/19th-century-indian-painting-of-an-elephant","provider":"SAVED NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}