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Aulad Tied to a Plane Tree, from a Shahnama by Firdausi

Sadiqi Bek

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a man standing on a rocky outcrop, tied to the trunk of a plane tree with his back to the viewer. He wears a red robe with horizontal white stripes and a blue sash around his waist. His head is covered in a white cloth. In the foreground, a brown horse with a decorative saddle and bridle stands facing left. The rocky terrain features large boulders and sparse vegetation. The background shows a blue sky with white clouds. A smaller green tree is visible on the left side. The overall scene is rendered in a mix of earthy tones and vibrant colors.

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626 × 893 px
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