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Illustration of the Mahabharata

c. 1800

India, Maharashtra, Paithan School, early 19th Century

Medium
color on paper
Measurements
Overall: 29.2 x 40.7 cm (11 1/2 x 16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ward 1988.121
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A horizontally oriented color on paper painting depicts two moustached warriors with light skin tones clashing on horseback. At our left, a figure in a green tunic rides a decorated orange horse. Opposite him, a warrior in a red patterned robe on a black horse faces left. Both brandish swords and blue shields. Between them, a massive, red and yellow striped beast with toothy, gaping jaws looms. Below, a small pink animal crouches.

Illustration of the Mahabharata

c. 1800

India, Maharashtra, Paithan School, early 19th Century

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