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King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation, from the “Fifth Basohli Bhagavata Purana”
King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation, from the “Fifth Basohli Bhagavata Purana” is an unspecified painting by the Deccan Painting artist Fattu. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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History & Provenance
The painting titled King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation, created in 1769, is attributed to the artist Fattu.
The painting titled King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation, created in 1769, is attributed to the artist Fattu. It originates from the Fifth Basohli Bhagavata Purana series. The work is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 2018.83.
While the specific commissioning patron is not detailed in the provided records, the date of creation is definitively established as 1769.
The painting is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, located in Cleveland. It carries the accession number 2018.83. The work was created by the artist Fattu in 1769. No specific exhibition history for this piece is provided in the available sources.
Overview
Artist Fattu created this painting in 1769, titled King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain Salvation. It belongs to the "Fifth Basohli Bhagavata Purana" series and is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts the narrative of King Muchukunda seeking spiritual liberation, a key episode from the Hindu scripture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a moment from the Bhagavata Purana, a sacred Hindu text. It portrays King Muchukunda, identifiable by his regal attire, as he arrives at Mount Gandhamadana. This location is significant as the site where Muchukunda, after a long sleep, encounters the deity Krishna and is granted salvation, fulfilling a divine prophecy.
Technique & Style
This work exemplifies the distinctive artistic conventions of the Basohli school. It features a vibrant palette, employing bright, contrasting hues that define the forms and landscape. Bold outlines delineate figures and elements, contributing to the painting's graphic quality.
The composition places two central figures against a backdrop of intricately layered, rocky cliffs, characteristic of the regional style.
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