A Princess and Demons before a Nobleman: A Leaf from a Poetical Romance Relating to Shah Alam I (recto); Stenciled Scenes of Lion and Gazelle (verso)
Recto: A vertical rectangular painting with a red border and gold accents. The top section depicts a blue sky with a cityscape, featuring buildings and a wall along the horizon. A group of people in various colored clothing are gathered below, including a woman in a yellow dress and a man on a white horse wearing an orange outfit. The bottom section consists of eight horizontal green and red panels, separated by white walls with arched doorways. Each panel contains multiple nude figures. Verso: A square painting with a pink background and a gold border featuring leaves. The central area showcases a repeating pattern of gold leaves and animals, including lions and gazelles.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 533 px
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