Feeding elephants, Mughal India, probably 18th century Gouache and gold on paper depicting two men in loincloths and buns, one feeding an elephant and its calf from a basket, the other holding a mahout's pick. In the background, you can make out the architecture of the hills. Mounted on an album page with colored and gilded borders. Silver-plated metal frame. Page: 15.9 x 20.6 cm; painting: 8.8 x 12.6 cm Some stains, wetness and accidents, minor restorations.