Lovers Embracing (Raga Malkaus)
The image depicts a painting titled "Lovers Embracing (Raga Malkaus)" by an unknown artist. The scene shows two men embracing on a rug. The man on the left is wearing a yellow and green outfit with a red cape, and a red and gold turban with a black feather. The man on the right is wearing a green outfit and has a green head covering. The background features a white building with a red roof on the left side. There are two white birds flying in the sky and a full moon. The scene is surrounded by a white wall with a black railing and pink flowers. A black and gold lamp post is on the right side. The painting has a red border with a yellow and black line inside. The scene is set against a blue sky with a few small white dots. The overall color palette is vibrant with shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and white.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 571 × 893 px
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