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A couple seated against two pillows engaged in sex, from an erotic series

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a man and woman engaged in sexual activity. The couple is seated against two pillows. The woman has long dark hair and is wearing gold jewelry and a pink and white patterned cloth draped over her back. The man wears a red turban, gold jewelry, and a beige cloth. They are in a room with a green roof, white walls, and a yellow floor with a red floral pattern. The room features a hookah with a black and white base and a red hose. The walls have two small windows with red and green designs. The image has an orange border. The artwork style suggests it is Indian. The scene shows an intimate moment between the couple.

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839 × 900 px
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