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Seated Sadhu

Seated Sadhu

Indian

In this tinted drawing, a sadhu, or Hindu ascetic, wears the ochre robes of one who has renounced the world. He sits pensively, lightly holding a pot for performing ritual cleansing with his right hand. His left hand and arm are hidden under his robe. The folds in his robes and turban are meticulously depicted, as are the details of his face

Graphite, ink, and opaque watercolor on paper

Mughal period

Drawings