The image depicts a side profile of a man's head and upper torso. The man has dark hair and a mustache-like line under his nose. He wears a large, ornate turban on his head, adorned with jewels and beads in shades of white, yellow, green, and pink. A large yellow orb sits atop the turban. He also wears a necklace and earrings featuring similar colors. The background is a light-brown color with darker brown edges and a faint outline of a building or structure. The man's attire and accessories suggest he is dressed in traditional Indian or Hindu clothing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1800
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Jaipur)
- Dimensions
- 430 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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