

The Three Roads
The Three Roads by an unknown artist shows a large illustration on a pink background depicting a procession of people on horseback and on foot. The illustration is divided into three sections. The top section shows a line of people on horseback with one person wearing orange and another wearing green. The middle section shows people on horseback and a line of people on foot with spears. The bottom section shows people on horseback and a line of people on foot with spears. The people are wearing various colors, including orange, blue, green, and red. The illustration is surrounded by a thin black border and a thicker beige border with speckles. The background of the image is beige. There are trees and hills in the background. The image appears to be a historical or cultural illustration. The image is rectangular. The image contains numerous figures. The image contains several horses. The scene depicts a procession or parade. The image uses vibrant colors. The image has a classic feel.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1840
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Hyderabad)
- Dimensions
- 563 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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