

A framed painting depicting a river scene. The frame is purple with worn edges. The painting shows a winding river flowing from the center top to the bottom center. On the left riverbank, a woman in orange and a man on a white horse are standing. On the right riverbank, a man sits cross-legged on a yellow and red mat under a gray canopy, surrounded by green plants. Several boats with people are on the river, and green plants and trees are on both riverbanks. A building is visible in the distance on the right side. The background of the painting is dark. A woman in orange is crossing the river on a floating object.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1820
- Medium
- Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Mewar)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 409 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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