An elephant with a howdah
1870
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
An elephant with a howdah is a 1870 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see an elephant with a howdah, a carriage on its back, in this painting. The interesting thing about this work is that it's part of a series showing different modes of transport and daily life in India. It was made by an Indian artist for the British. This painting is a great example of a specific style, and to learn more about similar techniques, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
