Seven Heroes or Warriors Killing Abhimanya, Son of Arjuna
Oval painting depicts seven men in battle uniforms with bows and arrows attacking a central figure. The central figure, wearing a green tunic and red pants, has one hand raised. The surrounding men are dressed in pink and blue uniforms with green headgear. They are positioned around the central figure in a semi-circle. The background of the painting is beige with a thick black border. The central figure's clothing is green and red; the attackers' clothing is pink, blue, and green.
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- 551 × 900 px
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