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Raga Desakar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Raga Desakar by an unknown artist. The image depicts a man and a woman sitting on a platform. The man is on the left, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and a brown turban. The woman is on the right, wearing a pink and gold dress and a white head covering. They are sitting on a pink platform with a beige patterned rug. Behind them is a white building with a red roof and a balcony. The balcony has a white railing with a patterned design. There are three windows on the building's middle floor, each with a green frame and colored panes. A window on the right has yellow panes. The sky above is blue with white clouds. The artwork has an orange border.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gilt on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Amber)
Dimensions
524 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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