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Seated Musician by Unknown

Seated Musician

Seated Musician

The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: 16th–17th century

Department: Islamic Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Fresco

Dimensions: H. 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm) W. 9 3/16 in. (23.3 cm)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1955

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Brief Description

A kneeling figure in reddish-orange and dark clothing plays a long wind instrument

Detailed Description

The artwork depicts a single figure kneeling on a rectangular, vertically oriented panel. The figure is positioned slightly to the left of center, facing left in profile, with the head tilted downwards. The person wears a light-colored turban or headwrap, and their face is rendered with simple lines, showing a prominent nose and a small mouth. The figure is dressed in a long-sleeved, reddish-orange tunic or shirt, which extends to the upper thighs. A dark, possibly patterned, belt or sash is cinched around the waist. Dark, loose-fitting trousers or a lower garment in a similar reddish-orange hue are visible below the tunic, covering the knees. A dark, almost black, cloak or outer garment is draped over the figure's shoulders and back, extending downwards. The figure holds a long, slender, dark-colored wind instrument, possibly a flute or pipe, to their mouth with both hands. The instrument extends diagonally downwards from the mouth towards the lower left. The background is a mottled, textured surface in shades of brown, reddish-brown, and dark ochre, showing signs of age and wear, with some areas of lighter, possibly exposed, material. The edges of the panel are irregular, particularly at the top right and bottom left, appearing chipped and uneven.

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