A colorful illustration depicts a procession on a green hill with trees and blue sky in the background. A man in a yellow robe rides an elephant to the right. The elephant is blue with a yellow and orange blanket on its back. A man wearing green and blue sits on the elephant's back. A man in a white robe rides a brown horse, which follows the elephant. A line of men on horseback follows. The horses are white, brown, and grey. The men wear robes and head coverings. A beige border surrounds the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1700
- Medium
- Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Junia)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 410 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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