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Manuscript Painting with Hindu Tantric Scene Depicting Two Fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "Manuscript Painting with Hindu Tantric Scene Depicting Two Fish" by an unknown artist. The painting is oval-shaped and features a large yellow fish with a white belly and pink fins swimming in water at the bottom. A smaller pink and green fish is positioned below and behind the yellow fish, and another small green fish with a pink tail is located to the right. The water is gray with ripples. In the background, a grassy area with several people is visible, including a person sitting cross-legged on the ground to the right of a small platform with people on it. Further back, a white building with brown roofs and a staircase leading up to it can be seen. The painting is surrounded by a black border with gold designs, which is then surrounded by a yellow border with a floral pattern. The entire image is set against a pink background.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1820
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)
Dimensions
536 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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