A Princess and Demons before a Nobleman: A Leaf from a Poetical Romance Relating to Shah Alam I (recto)
The image depicts a painting divided into two main sections. The top section shows a scene with people in traditional clothing standing and sitting on grass, with a cityscape and a red wall with greenery in the background. A man sits on the ground to the right, wearing yellow. A white horse stands beside him. The bottom section features a red background with eight green horizontal panels, each containing multiple nude figures in various poses. The panels are separated by white fences and gateways. The entire image is framed in gold.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 628 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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