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Shiva Intercedes for Vanasura: Scene from the Aniruddha Usha Section of Krishna Lila

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a scene with several figures. The central figure, a white-skinned man with four arms and a brown top knot, wears a necklace and a yellow garment with black dots. He faces left, with one arm extended and another holding a weapon. To his left, a dark-skinned man in a yellow outfit and gold crown holds a curved sword and shield. A green-skinned figure with a red nose and a headdress is beside him. In the bottom left, a blue-clad figure with red pants lies on the ground, holding a shield and sword. On the right, two blue-clad figures with red pants and a woman in a yellow garment with black dots are present. The background features a light orange hue with lines and small oval shapes, and a blue section at the top. The scene appears to show Shiva intervening.

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900 × 663 px
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