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Illustrations to Life of Dhurva Maharaj: #9 God deputes Narada to examine Dhurva Maharaj's truthfulness
Illustrations to Life of Dhurva Maharaj: #9 God deputes Narada to examine Dhurva Maharaj's truthfulness is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. This painting is part of a series illustrating the life of Dhurva Maharaj.
About this work
Overview
This painting is part of a series illustrating the life of Dhurva Maharaj. It shows a tranquil scene with figures in a lush landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts God deputing Narada to examine Dhurva Maharaj's truthfulness, featuring a man in pink and another in yellow, with a group in yellow robes in the background.
Technique & Style
The artist employed vibrant colors, notably bright greens and yellows, to convey serenity. Intricate details in the plants and trees demonstrate the artist's attention to naturalistic representation.
Artist & collection
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