A group of women in ecstasy before Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
The image shows a colorful painting of a group of women and a man. The man sits on a white platform to the left, wearing a yellow dhoti, orange shawl, and a red and orange turban. He holds a stringed instrument. To the right, there are 10 women. One woman wearing a white sari and orange blouse stands at the center. The other women wear colorful saris in shades of red, orange, blue, and gray, and have dark hair. Some of them are standing while others are sitting or lying on the ground. A tree is on the left. The background is a mottled green. The painting has a red border.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 635 px
- Museum Record
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