

Rai Raja, from a Kalighat album
The image depicts Rai Raja from a Kalighat album, featuring three individuals. The person on the left has dark blue skin and wears an orange and yellow striped short-sleeved shirt, orange pants, black shoes, and an orange hat with a white design. He holds a stringed instrument. The central figure, a woman with yellow skin, sits cross-legged wearing an orange dress, green shawl, and gold jewelry. She holds a stringed instrument. A second woman with yellow skin, wearing a purple shawl and orange skirt, stands behind her, holding a stringed instrument. The background features a light blue color with a black border and a beige border around that.
Artwork Details
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- 726 × 900 px
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