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Worship of Brijnathji and Svamini (recto); Equestrian Portrait (verso)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing on aged paper. The drawing is divided into two parts. The recto side shows a line drawing of multiple figures. A man in traditional Indian clothing sits on a decorated horse. He wears a turban and holds a spear. The horse has a long tail and a decorative saddle blanket. Underneath the horse is a man on the ground. To the right of the horse, a disembodied head floats in the air. The verso side is not visible. The artwork is titled "Worship of Brijnathji and Svamini (recto); Equestrian Portrait (verso)" by an unknown artist. The paper has a light-brown color with darker brown spots and lines throughout, indicating age and wear. The background behind the paper is cream-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Ink and transparent watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan, Kotah)
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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