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Design of Intertwining Animals and Plants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan rectangular artwork with darker-tan border; intricate line drawing on paper of entangled animals and plants. The drawing is in shades of gray; no color. The animals are not easily distinguishable, but appear to include at least one bird and a deer or goat. There are several different types of plants, including leaves, stems, and flowers. The border around the drawing is uneven and rough. The background of the image is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ink, opaque and translucent watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan)
Dimensions
599 × 380 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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