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Encounters in Mathura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vibrant, colorful artwork divided into three horizontal sections. The top section features a black background with white structures at the top, resembling buildings or pavilions with domed roofs. The background of this section is red. It shows people in various poses and attire. The middle section also has a red background. A white structure spans the width, with columns supporting it. People are depicted in various scenes. The bottom section has a green background and depicts people in dynamic poses. Some are on horseback. The artwork's border consists of multiple colors, including red, yellow, and orange, with noticeable wear and tear around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Madhya Pradesh, Malwa)
Dimensions
598 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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