

Lovers Returning to a Palace
The image depicts "Lovers Returning to a Palace" by Nicholas Roerich. The painting shows a sketch of a multi-level palace with white walls and domed roofs. The palace has several domes and towers, with colorful accents on the roof and balcony areas. The ground floor has a covered area with a decorative pillar and a small balcony above it. Two people, a man and a woman, are shown walking towards the palace; the man wears a long white robe with green and orange accents and a gold crown on his head. The woman wears a long white robe. The background shows a blue sky with clouds and a sun. The painting is on beige paper with a darker beige border around the edge. The style is simple line drawing with minimal color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Bundi)
- Dimensions
- 400 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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