

A Family of Tartars
The painting "A Family of Tartars" by an unknown artist depicts a scene with three men and a donkey. The man on the left wears a brown turban, a striped robe with blue, red, and white colors, and holds a cane. The second man from the left wears a red headband, a brown coat and striped pants, and carries a bag over his shoulder and a rope in his hand. The donkey, positioned in the center, has a colorful blanket on its back and a basket on its head. The man on the right wears a fur hat, a brown jacket, and white pants. The background of the painting is off-white. The image shows a group of people dressed in traditional clothing. The overall scene appears to depict a family of Tartars traveling or transporting goods.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1203 × 893 px
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