Illustration of the Mahabharata
The image depicts a colorful illustration from the "Illustration of the Mahabharata". The artwork features two men on either side of a large fish-like creature with red and white stripes. The man on the left wears a green and red outfit with a blue circular shield and rides a red horse. The man on the right wears a black and gold outfit with a blue circular shield. Both men have distinctive hairstyles and facial features. The background of the image is a beige color with red and blue accents. The illustration appears to be on a worn and aged surface, with visible signs of deterioration.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 652 px
- Museum Record
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