Untitled
The Met
Artist: Ranjha|First generation after Manaku and Nainsukh
Date: ca. 1800–10
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Page: 11 1/2 x 15 9/16 in. (29.2 x 39.5 cm) Image: 8 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. (22.2 x 33.3 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figures in an architectural setting, a central group applying henna, and other figures interacting
Detailed Description
This multi-scene painting depicts various figures within an architectural setting, rendered primarily in light washes of color with black outlines. The overall palette is muted, featuring off-white, light pink, pale yellow, and hints of green and brown. The central and most prominent scene is on the right side, set within an arched pavilion. A dark-haired figure, possibly male, sits on a pink cushion on a raised platform. To their left, a female figure in a light-colored garment kneels, applying a substance, likely henna, to the seated figure's hand. Another female figure, also in light attire, kneels opposite, holding a small box. Behind the seated figure, several other female figures, some with veils, stand or sit, observing the scene. The pavilion features multiple arches and columns, with a light pink ceiling. To the left of the central pavilion, a two-story building with a reddish-brown roof is depicted. On the stairs leading up to this building, two figures interact. One figure, in a light garment, appears to be dancing or moving dynamically, while another figure, possibly male, reaches out towards them. Below these stairs, a pool of water contains several ducks and a long-necked bird. In the background on the far right, another building with a dark doorway is visible, and two figures are seen walking away from it. A small, pointed structure, possibly a minaret, rises in the distance. The upper portion of the painting shows a pale green landscape or hills against a light background. Several numbers are visible in the top margin of the artwork, including "17," "58," and "81."
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