The image depicts a scene with multiple men in traditional Indian attire. A kneeling man on the left wears white clothing and a white head covering, with a red sword beside him. He faces a seated woman on the right, dressed in green clothing and a pink sash. A seated man in white and a black sash is positioned between them. Behind them, several men in white clothing and head coverings stand or sit. A tree with green leaves is behind them against a blue wall. In the lower half, a group of men on foot and on horseback, all wearing white clothing and head coverings, are shown. The men on horseback wear sashes and have white and colored blankets on their horses. The scene is framed by a brown border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1700–10
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Himachal Pradesh, Mandi)
- Dimensions
- 462 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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