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Female figure sits in profile (facing left) on the back of a horse, the horse has very short legs, a long flat back and a short tail, the background is predominately yellow.
Untitled (Queen on horseback)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Untitled (Queen on horseback)

Artist Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887 - 1972)
Datec. 1960
Place of originIndia
MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions4 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (12.1 x 14.9 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of John K. McIver
Object number1997.28.1
Collections
Visual DescriptionFemale figure sits in profile (facing left) on the back of a horse, the horse has very short legs, a long flat back and a short tail, the background is predominately yellow.
Bird figure holding staff in right hand sits on the back of a horse, both face left, the horse has its right front leg raised off the ground, the background is predominately yellow.
Untitled (anthropomorphic bird on horseback)
Jamini Roy
c. 1960
A woman with a crown on her head sits cross-legged on a horse's back.
Queen on Horseback
Jamini Roy
undated
On a tan background, a yellow fish with an elephant's head stands next to a figure in blue clothing. To the right, a rider patterned clothing and a crown sits atop a black horse.
Makara and Horseman
Jamini Roy
c. 1945
A vertical mosaic-like painting featuring a stylized, grey elephant facing right against a textured maroon background. It has decorative bands on its legs and body. Geometric borders frame the top and bottom.
White Elephant
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
A painting of a white and grey cat lying down, facing right. The cat has textured fur and large, dark eyes. The background is dark reddish-brown.
White Cat
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
Two figures ride a dark blue elephant on the left, facing a figure riding a spotted yellow leopard on the right. A stylized flower stands between them on a tan background, framed by a dark blue decorative border.
The World of Kantha
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A stylized figure in a green dress sits inside a dark arch. On the left, a small winged figure floats above a flower stalk.
The Annunciation
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A horizontal painting in reddish-brown tones divided into three rows. A large stylized horse and rider dominate the center, surrounded by standing figures. The top row shows riders on animals, and the bottom row features a line of small figures.
Warrior King
Jamini Roy
c. 1935
A stylized white and red animal with a round face and striped body stands on a reddish-brown background. A patterned shape rests on its back. Flower motifs appear on either side, surrounded by a patterned border.
Salutations
Jamini Roy
1956-1962
A horizontal, rectangular painting on a yellow background divided into three panels. The left panel shows six standing figures in blue, white, yellow, and beige. The center panel features red text on yellow. The right panel depicts blue and yellow figure flanked by two white cows.
Krishna and Balarama with Gopis
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A stylized painting of a figure with dark reddish-brown skin, wide eyes, and an elongated neck adorned with patterned bands. The figure has a ponytail and wears earrings.
Naga Girl Holding Bird
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
A vertical painting with a dark reddish-brown background covered in white dots. A central plant-like motif features three large circular flowers with yellow centers.
Triune Symbol
Jamini Roy
c. 1955

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