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Equestrian Portrait of a Nobleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a nobleman on horseback. The nobleman wears a white long-sleeved tunic with red accents and a head covering. He has a light-brown beard and mustache. A black shield with gold dots is attached to his saddle. He holds a long spear in his right hand. The horse is dark brown with a white blaze on its forehead and a blue and gold bridle. Its front left and back right legs are raised. The horse's saddle is adorned with a white cloth and red and gold decorations. The background features a green field and blue sky. A decorative border surrounds the painting.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1710–20
Medium:
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture:
India (Rajasthan, Jodhpur)
Dimensions:
470 × 624 px
Museum record:
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