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A Rathor Noble Visiting a Holy Man at a Vishnu Shrine

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a scene with two men. The man on the left is bald and naked, seated cross-legged on a patterned surface. The man on the right wears a white long-sleeved shirt, blue pants, and an orange turban. He sits on a chair and holds a pipe to his mouth. Behind them, a white structure with a pointed roof and a flag on top is visible. Trees and mountains are also present in the background. The artwork is framed by a red border with yellow and white lines.

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785 × 900 px
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