Snake, Elephant, Peacock and Tree Finish:Stretched The Old Soldier remarkable for

The Old Soldier remarkable for constant attendance at St Paul's

View of the Old Fountain Inn

with figures in the foreground

Martin Lane

The scene includes the unloading of foreign provisions from vessels on the River Thames using winching equipment

Snake, Elephant, Peacock and Tree Finish:Stretched The Old Soldier remarkable forThis picture is rich in imagery using many of the common motifs found in Madhubani Art. The Sun represents fertility, Peacocks are one of the most famous birds in Hindu mythology, Parrots are considered as symbols of love while the Elephants are associated with wealth . This work shows the interconnections of all these elements and their importance to the rural community within which this Art form exists.