Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and wash on paper
Dimensions: Image (sight): 10 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.7 x 16.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two figures sit in a multi-story building with domes, balconies, a staircase, and a palm tree
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular painting on light brown paper depicts a multi-story building with two figures on the ground floor. The artwork is outlined in black ink with minimal color washes. At the top left, two domed structures with finials are visible, alongside a balcony with a patterned railing. To the right, a palm tree with coconuts stands against the sky, above which two crescent moon shapes are faintly drawn. Below the upper balcony, another balcony with a similar railing extends across the building. A smaller domed structure is on the far left of this level. A long, narrow staircase with numerous steps ascends along the right side of the building, leading to the upper levels. On the ground floor, two figures are seated on a low, decorated platform or bed. The figure on the left is shown in profile facing right, with dark hair, wearing a light-colored garment and jewelry. Her left hand is raised near her face. The figure on the right is also in profile facing left, wearing a turban and a light-colored lower garment, with a bare torso. His right hand is raised in a gesture, and a sword in a red scabbard hangs vertically behind him. The background behind the figures is simple, with a window-like opening. Black script is visible at the top, reading "मेघराम रागिनी" on the left and "देसीजडी रागना" on the right, with reddish-brown stains nearby. Light washes of red, green, and blue are used for clothing, architectural details, and the sword scabbard.
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