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Mailah-Jahn

Sewak Ram

1810

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Mailah-Jahn is a 1810 unspecified by Sewak Ram, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Sewak Ram
When & what style?: 1810
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

The painting depicts a large crowd of people, with some riding elephants and others on horseback. The crowd is dressed in white robes, and some individuals are holding umbrellas. In the background, there are trees and a statue of a man. The scene appears to be a celebration or procession, with the crowd gathered around the elephants and horses. The use of white robes and umbrellas adds a sense of formality and ceremony to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Sewak Ram.