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Bhima's Consultation with the Astrologer: Scene from the Nala-Damayanti Drawings

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a scene with people in traditional Indian attire. The scene features a central area with four people sitting on the floor; two are colored in while the other two are sketched. The central area is surrounded by a raised platform with a roof supported by columns. There are several other people in the scene, some colored and some sketched, in various positions, including standing, sitting, and walking. The background includes buildings with archways and columns. The scene appears to be set in an Indian palace or similar structure. The artwork is done in a traditional Indian style, with intricate details and line work. The people are dressed in traditional Indian clothing, including robes and turbans. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of beige and brown dominating the scene. The image is titled "Bhima's Consultation with the Astrologer: Scene from the Nala-Damayanti Drawings". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

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900 × 604 px
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