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Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion

Stipple Master

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Maharana Sangram Singh riding a prize stallion. The man on the horse wears a yellow patterned robe, a green sash, and a yellow and black turban with a white feather. He holds a long spear in his right hand and a cigar-like object in his left. A black and white tail is attached to his turban. The horse is black with a white mane and a gold bridle. A man in a white robe and red shoes walks beside the horse. He wears a red head covering and a yellow sash. The background features a grassy field with small plants and a beige sky. Black text is written in a foreign language at the bottom right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1712
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and Basra pearls on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Mewar)
Dimensions
563 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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