Artwork
Folio from a Bhagavata Purana series
Folio from a Bhagavata Purana series is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a folio from a Bhagavata Purana series, depicting a vibrant scene with a palace, figures, and animals.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a procession with riders and a horse-drawn carriage, set against a red-roofed palace, with peacocks and other birds in the surrounding landscape, likely illustrating a narrative from the Bhagavata Purana.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by intricate details in clothing and animals, suggesting careful handwork, and is framed by a red border with text in an Indian script at the bottom.
Artist & collection
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Folio from a Bhagavata Purana series