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Indrajit Makes Offerings: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

Manaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a pencil drawing on aged paper. The drawing shows a scene with buildings and a tree. On the left is a tall, domed structure with a small window. To its right is a smaller building with a person sitting on a platform. A tree is behind these structures. On the right side of the image are more buildings, including one with a large dome. A wall runs across the bottom of the image, with a flat top and a scalloped edge. The paper is yellowed and has a rough texture, with visible signs of aging. The drawing appears to be a sketch or study for a larger work of art. The title of the artwork is "Indrajit Makes Offerings," and it is part of "The Siege of Lanka series" by Manaku.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1725
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
India, Punjab Hills, kingdom of Guler
Dimensions
600 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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