Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India," is by an unknown artist. The hanging is rectangular with a red border that has circular white designs. The background of the hanging is beige. It features multiple horizontal sections depicting scenes of a battle. The scenes show people on foot and on horseback, some in European and some in Indian attire. There are also depictions of buildings, boats, and ships. The color palette includes red, blue, brown, and beige. The hanging shows a large number of figures and various activities, including fighting and riding. The overall composition is busy with detailed scenes stacked on top of each other. The artwork appears to be a detailed narrative of a historical event.