

Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
The artwork depicts a scene from "Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata". The scene shows a group of people in traditional Indian clothing. The central figures are two men in shorts, with one raising his arm. They are surrounded by 10 other people. The people are standing on grass and dirt. The background is yellow with a blue sky and clouds. The border around the scene is brown and black. The people wear various colors including orange, white, yellow, green, and pink. Some of the people wear jewelry and head coverings. The two central figures appear to be in motion. The artwork appears to be a painting on paper. The style is traditional Indian.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 703 px
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