Durga Confronts the Army of the Demon Chikshura: Scene from the Devi Mahatmya
The image depicts a drawing on a rough, beige-colored paper with a darker brown hue. On the right side, a woman with long hair and a long dress stands on an animal, possibly a lion, facing left. The woman has multiple arms; some are raised while others hold weapons. On the left side, a crowd of people, possibly men, with clubs are gathered. A line of figures extends to the top left corner. The drawing appears to be a historical or mythological scene. The woman may be Durga, and the gathering on the left may represent an army. The drawing has some brown writing or text at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1780
- Medium
- Charcoal and ocher on paper
- Culture
- India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 441 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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