Council of Heroes: Page from a Dispersed Mahabharata (Great Descendants of Mahabharata)
Colorful illustration on a rectangular page with rounded corners, featuring a group of figures. The figures wear traditional Indian attire, including saris, dhotis, and head coverings in shades of red, green, blue, and gold. Some figures have blue skin. The characters are adorned with jewelry and appear to be engaged in discussion or interaction. They are seated on a blue platform or stage with a patterned border. The background consists of striped panels in shades of red, green, and yellow. The image depicts a scene from the Council of Heroes, a page from a dispersed Mahabharata, also known as Great Descendants of Mahabharata.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1800
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Maharashtra, Paithan)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 411 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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