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Maharana Amar Singh II or Sangram Singh Hunting Wild Boar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Maharana Amar Singh II or Sangram Singh hunting wild boar. The artwork features a landscape with a blue sky and green rolling hills. The hills have brown and pink rocky outcroppings. In the foreground, there are several men on horseback wearing traditional Indian clothing. The men on horseback are hunting wild boar with spears. There are several wild boars scattered throughout the scene. In the bottom left corner, a group of people in traditional Indian clothing are gathered. The artwork has a blue border with a yellow inner border. The scene is lively and dynamic, capturing a moment of action and movement. The artwork appears to be a traditional Indian painting. The colors used are vibrant and bold. The composition is busy with many elements. The scene takes place outdoors. The artwork shows a hunting scene.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Western India, Rajasthan, Udaipur
Dimensions
421 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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