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Pradyumna Enters the Palace of the Demon Sambar and Challenges him to Battle, page from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana, by Unknown, unspecified, 1775

Pradyumna Enters the Palace of the Demon Sambar and Challenges him to Battle, page from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana

Unknown

1775

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Pradyumna Enters the Palace of the Demon Sambar and Challenges him to Battle, page from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana is a 1775 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1775 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a colorful scene with many people and buildings. In the center, there's a big red building with a gold roof and a tall white tower. Many people are gathered around it, some playing instruments or dancing. On the right side, a man is floating in the air, holding a bow and arrow. He's surrounded by small balls and sticks flying around him. The background is a green hill with a blue sky. The painting is very detailed, with many different colors and patterns. The people are all dressed in traditional clothing, and the buildings have intricate designs. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, with many things happening at once.

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