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An Encampment of Yogis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing titled "An Encampment of Yogis" by an unknown artist. The drawing shows several men, some with beards and mustaches, in various poses. Most of the men are shirtless and wearing loincloths. One man sits cross-legged in the center, holding an orange object. Another man to his left sits on one knee, holding a bowl. A third man to his right sits cross-legged with his hands on his knees. A fourth man sits on the bottom left, shirtless with a cloth wrapped around his waist. Two smaller men are positioned below him; one holds a bowl. A fifth man stands behind the central figure, holding a cloth or bag. The background is a light brown color with some blue and orange accents in the upper left corner. There are various objects scattered throughout the image, including a vase on the left, a pot on the right, and a stick or staff in the center. The drawing appears to be done in pencil or ink on a piece of aged paper.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1660
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Deccan, Aurangabad?)
Dimensions
441 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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