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Disputations on a Chariot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Disputations on a Chariot" by an unknown artist, depicts a scene with seven people and a chariot. The background is a mottled brown and gray color, resembling aged paper. The chariot is red with a curved body and two large black wheels. Two men are standing on the chariot; one is standing at the front and the other at the back. The man at the front of the chariot has both arms raised. The man at the back of the chariot has his right arm raised. Three people are standing to the left of the chariot; one woman is wearing a red dress and a headscarf, and two men are wearing red and white clothing. Two people are standing to the right of the chariot; both are wearing red and white clothing and have their right arms raised. The image is rectangular, with rough edges.

Artwork Details

Date
1650–60
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India
Dimensions
600 × 250 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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