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Maharana Raj Singh II in Procession with Members of His Court

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a procession scene. A man in white sits under a gold canopy on an elephant. The elephant is black with an orange and blue blanket and gold decorations. A red border surrounds the painting. The man on the elephant wears white. He sits on the left side of the elephant. A man in white stands on the left of the elephant, holding a stick. The elephant is accompanied by many people. Some are on foot and some ride on elephants or horses. They wear various colors including white, orange, yellow, pink, and brown. Some carry spears, flags, or musical instruments. The background shows a green sky with dark clouds. A building with a brown roof is visible on the left. The ground appears to be green grass.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1755
Medium:
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture:
India (Rajasthan, Mewar)
Dimensions:
534 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
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