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Illustrations to Life of Dhurva Maharaj: #23 Dhurva sits on the golden mountain in concentration and meets his parents and the 7 Rishis

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1800

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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Patna School of Painting Early 19th Century

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Illustrations to Life of Dhurva Maharaj: #23 Dhurva sits on the golden mountain in concentration and meets his parents and the 7 Rishis is a 1800 unspecified by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1800 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting cross-legged on a golden mountain, surrounded by seven other men. The man on the mountain wears a pink robe and a yellow halo, while the others wear yellow robes. In the foreground, a boy in yellow pants stands among trees and hills, with several tigers running around him. The scene is set against a blue sky with white clouds. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and harmony. The painting is held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.