Untitled
The Met
Artist: Sa Nana
Date: ca. 1520–30
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Image: 6 3/4 in. × 9 in. (17.1 × 22.9 cm) Sheet: 7 in. × 9 3/8 in. (17.8 × 23.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. Haas, 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two-tiered painting: a procession with figures carrying ornate objects, a chariot, donkeys, and elephants
Detailed Description
This rectangular painting is divided into two horizontal registers. The top register features a dark, almost black, background. Against this, a procession of eight figures walks from left to right. They are depicted with light skin tones, wearing simple loincloths, some blue, some white, and various head coverings. Each figure carries a large, ornate, red structure with an arched top, decorated with intricate patterns in red, gold, blue, and green. These structures have fringed bottoms. A thin, multi-colored border, primarily blue and red, separates the top and bottom registers. At the very top, a line of black script is visible on a light background, reading "सा. नाना हरवाहि" on the right, with other script to its left.The bottom register has a lighter, tan-colored background, with a large red panel on the right side. This register also depicts a procession moving from left to right. On the far left, two dark-colored donkeys, each adorned with a patterned saddle blanket (one green and yellow, the other red and blue), pull a white, ornate chariot. The chariot has gold and red decorative elements, and several figures are seated inside, one appearing to hold reins. To the right of the chariot, two dark-colored elephants are shown. They are decorated with colorful blankets in blue, red, and gold, and have elaborate head ornaments. Figures are seated on the elephants, some holding goads. Additional figures walk alongside the chariot and elephants. The painting uses distinct outlines and areas of flat color.
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