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A Raja on an Elephant

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts A Raja on an Elephant. The painting shows a large elephant with a long, curved tusk and a white tip at the end, facing right. The elephant has a red and green blanket with gold accents on its back, and a decorative harness around its neck and legs. On the elephant's back is a man wearing an orange turban and a matching orange cloth around his waist. He holds a sword in his right hand and a bow in his left. There are several men on the ground to the left and right of the elephant, some holding spears and others holding bows. The background of the painting is a light brown color with darker brown spots and lines. The overall style of the painting is traditional Indian.

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900 × 594 px
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