Llamas
Giraffes
Zebra
Anglo-Indian School: c. 1900
Signed indistinctly
Watercolor on paper
8 x 13.25 inches
Provenance:  Christie’s South Kensington, Wildlife Sale
$400 each

Three sensitively rendered original natural history studies of animals in their natural settings: a zebra; a herd of llamas; and a herd of giraffes with two rhinoceros visible in the lower left.

The realistic portrayals and meticulous detail of the animals (from muscles to individual hairs) demonstrate the artist’s understanding of their anatomy.  These works represent the Western style adopted by artists in India, who painted images of animals and flowers for the English market.

Condition:  Generally very good with the usual overall light toning and wear.  Llama with few short marginal tears, restored.