Lovers (Mithuna)
The sculpture depicts two figures, a man and a woman, carved in a light-colored stone. The man and woman stand side by side, positioned between two pillars. The woman stands on the left, wearing a shawl-like garment draped over her right shoulder; her left arm extends across the man's chest. The man, with his hair styled similarly to the woman's, wears a garment wrapped around his waist; his left hand rests on his hip. The pillars feature ornate carvings at their tops and bases; a carved ledge with decorative notches tops the structure. The background of the image transitions from dark to light gray. The title of the piece is "Lovers (Mithuna)".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1033 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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