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Indian Elephant Collection (#3)

The majestic Indian elephant has long been a symbol of power and grace in Asia, particularly in India. Dating back to c

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian Elephant (coloured engraving)

Indian Elephant (coloured engraving)
1000538 Indian Elephant (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Fleischmann Engraver:A)

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Herd of Asian Elephants in the Sal Forest. Corbett National Park, India

Herd of Asian Elephants in the Sal Forest. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant on the edge of forest. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant on the edge of forest. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant drinking water, Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant drinking water, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Musth Tusker on the jungle track, Corbett National Park, India

Musth Tusker on the jungle track, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant charging. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant charging. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant taking dust bath. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant taking dust bath. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant family on the jungle track. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant family on the jungle track. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephants charging, Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephants charging, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Musth Tusker giving a salute. Corbett National Park, India

Musth Tusker giving a salute. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Courting pair of Asian Elephants. Corbett National Park, India

Courting pair of Asian Elephants. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant family crossing the jungle track. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant family crossing the jungle track. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant Pair, Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant Pair, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant (female), Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant (female), Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian elephants, small herd, Corbett National Park, India

Asian elephants, small herd, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephants in the meadows, Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephants in the meadows, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Musth Asian Elephant in the grassland, Corbett National Park, India

Musth Asian Elephant in the grassland, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Musth Tusker in the grassland, Corbett National Park, India

Musth Tusker in the grassland, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant calf. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant calf. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephants, Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephants, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian Elephant family, Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant family, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Plate 10: elephant, from Various animals (Diversi animali), ca. 1641

Plate 10: elephant, from Various animals (Diversi animali), ca. 1641

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Plate 16: an elephant in center, his mahout standing to the right wearing an Orient

Plate 16: an elephant in center, his mahout standing to the right wearing an Oriental costume, another elephant to left in background, from Diversi capricci, ca. 1644-47

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605. Creator: Farrukh Chela

Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605. Creator: Farrukh Chela
Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Another Impossible Task, 1854. Creator: Louis-Pierre-Theophile Dubois de Nehaut

Another Impossible Task, 1854. Creator: Louis-Pierre-Theophile Dubois de Nehaut
Another Impossible Task, 1854

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: The Great Elephant, 1885-1900. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal

The Great Elephant, 1885-1900. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal
The Great Elephant, 1885-1900

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: The Great Elephant Saluting, 1885-1900. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal

The Great Elephant Saluting, 1885-1900. Creator: Lala Deen Dayal
The Great Elephant Saluting, 1885-1900

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: [Lady Canning], 1858-61. Creator: Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte

[Lady Canning], 1858-61. Creator: Jean Baptiste Oscar Mallitte
[Lady Canning], 1858-61

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Lady Canning and J. C. S. 1858-61. Creator: Unknown

Lady Canning and J. C. S. 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lady Canning and J.C.S. 1858-61

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Durbar Held at Governor Generals Camp, 1859. Creator: Unknown

Durbar Held at Governor Generals Camp, 1859. Creator: Unknown
Durbar Held at Governor Generals Camp, 1859

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of... ca

Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of... ca
Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Krishna and Balarama Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari

Krishna and Balarama Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Prince Riding an Elephant, 16th-17th century. Creator: Khem Karan

Prince Riding an Elephant, 16th-17th century. Creator: Khem Karan
Prince Riding an Elephant, 16th-17th century

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Portrait of the Elephant Alam Guman, ca. 1640. Creator

Portrait of the Elephant Alam Guman, ca. 1640. Creator
Portrait of the Elephant Alam Guman, ca. 1640

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Religious procession, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Creator: Unknown

Religious procession, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Religious procession, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Elephants wearing decorated coverings, carrying holy artefacts in what is now Sri Lanka

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: An elephant fight, Hyderabad, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown

An elephant fight, Hyderabad, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
An elephant fight, Hyderabad, India, 1895. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago"

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: One of the Signs of Our Civilization: Well-Stocked Zoological Gardens to Delight the Curious

One of the Signs of Our Civilization: Well-Stocked Zoological Gardens to Delight the Curious, c1935. Elephant rides at London Zoo which opened in 1828. The rides were discontinued in the 1960s

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian elephant fighting tiger 1888

Indian elephant fighting tiger 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Asian elephants -Elephas maximus- from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage mating in the Maha Oya

Asian elephants -Elephas maximus- from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage mating in the Maha Oya river, Pinnawala, Sri Lanka

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), Mother and Baby

Indian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), Mother and Baby

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian elephant adult and calf on black background

Indian elephant adult and calf on black background
Indian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus) adult and 18 month old calf, named Floppy, at the Singapore Zoo, part of Wildlife Reserves Singapore; Singapore

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Elephas maximus, Indian elephant, head in front view with mouth wide open and trunk raised

Elephas maximus, Indian elephant, head in front view with mouth wide open and trunk raised, molar tooth visible, a hand feeding a piece of carrot

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian / Asian Elephant, tusker, communicating, Corbett National Park, India

Indian / Asian Elephant, tusker, communicating, Corbett National Park, India
Indian Asian Elephant, tusker, communicating, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian / Asian Elephant, herd on the move, Corbett National Park, India

Indian / Asian Elephant, herd on the move, Corbett National Park, India
Indian Asian Elephant, herd on the move, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Elephant eye, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

Elephant eye, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Skull of an Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus), side view

Skull of an Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus), side view

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Elephas maximus, bull indian elephant, front view of adult with unusually large tusks, trunk raised

Elephas maximus, bull indian elephant, front view of adult with unusually large tusks, trunk raised, taken in the Paris zoo

Background imageIndian Elephant Collection: Indian Elephants Bathing, c1900. Artist: Helena J. Maguire

Indian Elephants Bathing, c1900. Artist: Helena J. Maguire
Indian Elephants Bathing, c1900. From Babys Animal Picture Book by Aunt Louisa. [Frederick Warne & Co. London & New York, c1900]




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The majestic Indian elephant has long been a symbol of power and grace in Asia, particularly in India. Dating back to c. 1898, this captivating creature has captured the hearts of many with its awe-inspiring presence. In the vibrant landscapes of India, these painted elephants have played an integral role in cultural ceremonies and processions. One such occasion was during the Indian tour of The Prince of Wales in 1921 when he was accompanied by the Maharajah of Gwalior, showcasing the grandeur that these gentle giants possess. Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal, India provides a glimpse into the playful nature of these magnificent creatures. A calf can be seen joyfully playing with its mother's tail, highlighting their strong family bonds and nurturing instincts. Using their versatile trunks as tools for amusement, they throw grass on their backs with precision and finesse. Witnessing an Asiatic elephant matriarch leading her herd out of the forest into vast grasslands is truly a sight to behold. This display showcases their intelligence and leadership skills within their social structure. Even amidst urban settings like Allahabad in India, painted elephants continue to captivate attention up close. Their intricate designs showcase not only artistic beauty but also serve as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage. Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka reminds us to coexist harmoniously with wildlife through traffic signs warning about crossing elephants. These signs are a testament to our efforts towards conservation and protecting these incredible animals' natural habitats. Within Corbett National Park lies another heartwarming scene - an Asian Elephant alongside its young one. This tender moment emphasizes the importance of nurturing future generations while preserving our precious wildlife for years to come. Lastly, we witness an Indian/Asian Elephant stripping bark from trees at Corbett National Park - showcasing both strength and resourcefulness as they adapt to their environment. The Indian elephant continues to inspire awe across generations with its sheer magnificence and cultural significance.