Husain Ali Khan Entertaining His Brothers (The Sayyid Brothers)
The painting depicts a group of men in white robes and head coverings. One man sits cross-legged on the floor blowing a long pipe, another man sits facing him. Four men sit cross-legged on the floor on either side, holding books. A raised platform with a decorative railing runs behind them. A man standing at the left holds a long-handled fly swatter. A man in a green robe stands at the right holding a tray. A low, rectangular table sits between the seated men. The room has a green floor with a floral pattern and white steps leading up to it. The background wall is dark gray.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 847 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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