Legend of Durga

About this work

This painting, titled "Legend of Durga," presents a vibrant scene. On the right, a woman, possibly Durga, rides a white cow, holding a weapon in her right hand and a round object in her left. She wears an ornate headdress and jewelry. Beside her stands a man, dressed in red and yellow, grasping a weapon and a drum. The background is a deep green. To the left of the figures, a page of text in an unknown script is visible, adding an air of mystery to the artwork. The text is written in black ink with red accents, and its meaning remains unclear without further context. For more information on this piece and similar works, explore the collections at the Detroit Institute of Arts.