

Sultan and Musicians
The image depicts a scene from a traditional setting. A man sits cross-legged on a rug in the center of the image. He wears a white robe and turban, and an orange shawl. He holds a stick-like object in his right hand. To his left, two men sit on the floor. The man on the left wears a white robe and turban with an orange sash. The man on the right wears a yellow robe and turban and holds a drum-like object. A third man stands behind them, wearing a striped robe and turban. On the right side of the image, a man in a pink robe and turban stands with a sword. The background features a blue wall with arched windows. The frame is gold with a thin white border. The overall scene appears to be a traditional Indian or Middle Eastern setting. The title of the image is "Sultan and Musicians".
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1075 × 893 px
- Museum Record
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