Princely ascetic in the forest visited by ladies
The image depicts a painting titled "Princely ascetic in the forest visited by ladies". The painting features a central figure of a man sitting cross-legged on the ground, wearing an ascetic's attire, positioned on the right side. He is surrounded by seven women, all dressed in traditional Indian clothing, seated or standing around him. The group is situated on a grassy area with trees and a stream in the background. A red and gold platform or mat is positioned to the left of the ascetic. The painting is framed by a red and gold border, surrounded by a larger gold border adorned with pink and white flowers and green leaves. The background of the image features a gold floral pattern with pink and white flowers and green leaves.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 723 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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