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A European Couple

Ali Riza, the "Bodleian Painter"

Cleveland Museum of Art

A framed painting depicts a European couple. The man on the left wears a white hat with a gold trim, brown vest, white long-sleeved shirt, tan pants, and black shoes; he holds a blue sword in his right hand. The woman on the right wears a white dress with green long sleeves, a gold belt, and a necklace; she has a decorative piece in her hair. They stand among plants and flowers. The background shows a blue sky with clouds and two flying birds. The frame is dark green with gold flecks. The painting style is traditional.

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632 × 900 px
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