Maharana Amar Singh hunting sarus crane

Gouache on paper.

Amar Singh’s hawking expedition is shown in consecutive scenes. On the left, his huntsmen point out a group of sarus cranes near a river. The royal hawk is released, pursues the flock and brings down a crane in the right corner. The huntsmen congratulate the Maharana as he inspects the kill. In the background villagers and their animals are seen in the fields.

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