Untitled
The Met
Artist: Bagta(active ca. 1761–1814)
Date: ca. 1810–18
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 29 x 40 5/8 in. (73.7 x 103.2 cm) Framed: 39 3/4 x 50 3/4 in. (101 x 128.9 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1996
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Aerial view of a walled city in a valley, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and fields
Detailed Description
The image shows an aerial view of a large, complex settlement situated within a natural basin. The central area, roughly oval-shaped, is densely packed with buildings in shades of light tan and pink. A large rectangular complex with multiple courtyards and structures occupies the center of this urban area. Surrounding this central complex are numerous smaller buildings, some arranged in grids, others more organically, interspersed with green spaces and a few small blue ponds. The city is bordered by various features. To the north, west, and east, the city is bordered by steep, contoured hills rendered in shades of brown and grey. Beyond these hills, particularly to the north, lies a large, dark blue body of water, possibly a lake or sea, with a few small white structures along its edge. To the south, the city extends into a valley, where a long, curving wall encloses a more linear arrangement of buildings. Two rivers, depicted in light blue, flow through the landscape. One originates from the top left, winding down the western side of the hills, eventually meeting another river that flows from the top right. These rivers define green valleys and cultivated areas, shown with patterns of light green and white dots, possibly representing orchards or terraced fields. Bridges span the rivers in several places. The color palette includes greens, browns, and blues, accented by the lighter tones of the buildings. Small, indistinct figures or animals are scattered throughout the landscape, and some areas have faint, illegible script.
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