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A King Seated on His Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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