Untitled
The Met
Artist: Master of the Dispersed Bhagavata Purana
Date: ca. 1520–30
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Sheet: 7 in. × 9 3/8 in. (17.8 × 23.8 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three horizontal sections: men, an ornate red vehicle, and a border with flowers and ducks
Detailed Description
This horizontal painting is divided into three horizontal sections. The uppermost section shows multiple male figures against a split background of red and green. On the far left, three men are seated cross-legged on a red and gold patterned rug. They wear light-colored wraps, gold jewelry, and white turbans. One man has a white beard. A fourth man stands partially visible to their right, facing them. To the right of this group, two men stand facing right, dressed similarly. Further right, against a green background, four men stand. The leftmost of these four faces right, holding a sword. The next man faces left, gesturing with his right hand. The two men on the far right face left, also holding swords. All men have dark hair, prominent mustaches, and large, dark eyes. Faint, dark script is visible in the top left corner. The middle section features a large, stylized vehicle, possibly a boat or chariot, against a dark blue or black background. Its long, curved body is predominantly red with gold outlines and intricate patterns, including circular motifs. Two large red wheels with gold spokes are visible on the right side, and two smaller red, oval shapes are on the left. Green foliage with small white flowers intertwines around the vehicle's structure. The lowermost section is a decorative border with a green ground. It features several light pink lotus flowers and two brown and white ducks, both facing left, positioned among the foliage.
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