Durga Slaying Mahisha
The image depicts a colorful painting of Durga Slaying Mahisha by an unknown artist. The scene shows a large black buffalo facing right, with curved horns and an open mouth. To the right, a chariot with a blue and red wheel and a yellow platform is pulled by a white and brown horse. The chariot has a woman, Durga, wearing a red dress on it who holds a long blue spear. Behind Durga is a man with a black afro. Many men on foot are positioned around the buffalo, some holding shields and spears. The background features green grass, trees, and large white rocks. The painting has a black border with a white floral pattern.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 580 px
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