

A King Seated on His Throne
The painting depicts a king seated on a throne. The king has a tan complexion, large blue eyes, and a crown on his head. He wears a pink sari with gold trim and a white necklace. The throne is green with red and gold trim and four legs shaped like urns. Two men flank the king. The man on the left wears a green hat, a purple shawl, and a yellow garment. He extends his hand to the king. The man on the right wears a green hat, a red sash, and a yellow garment. He holds a fly whisk above his head. The background features a tan color with a brown border and blue lotus flower designs.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1725
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Gujarat)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 463 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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