Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca.1850
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 6 7/16 in. (29.2 x 16.4 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Findlay Gift, 1979
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Two men under a canopy, one seated, reclining, flanked by women, within a floral border
Detailed Description
The image is a rectangular composition with a central scene framed by a decorative border. The border is yellow with alternating red and blue stylized flowers, connected by green vines. The central scene has a dark red background. In the center, under a white canopy, are two men. The man on the left is seated on a low stool, facing right, wearing a crown and light-colored draped garments. He has dark hair and a light complexion. The man on the right is reclining on a white bed or platform, facing left, with his right arm extended towards the seated man. He has a beard and dark hair, and is also wearing light-colored draped garments. Above the seated man, in black script, is "देव". Above the reclining man, in black script, is "सुरामा". To the left of the central canopy, a group of nine women stands in two rows, facing right towards the central figures. They wear light-colored garments and have dark hair. Some hold their hands pressed together in front of them. One woman at the front holds a white object, possibly a fan, towards the canopy. To the right of the central canopy, another group of nine women stands in two rows, facing left towards the central figures. They also wear light-colored garments and have dark hair. Some hold their hands pressed together in front of them. One woman at the front holds a white object, possibly a fan, towards the canopy. Above the left group of women, in black script, is "अधनायका". Above the right group of women, in black script, is "सोबामा सलगोपी". The figures are rendered with dark outlines and minimal shading.
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