Elephants in various moods, painting

This Indian miniature painting from Bundi, Rajasthan, depicts frolicking elephants on a hot day in summer. The fascination of the Bundi artists for elephants is evident from the many studies of elephants in various moods. The art of miniature painting that flourished in Rajasthan, India, in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries has made a valuable contribution to the world of art.