Artwork
A Narrative Scroll from Andhra Pradesh
A Narrative Scroll from Andhra Pradesh is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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The work titled “A Narrative Scroll from Andhra Pradesh” is a painted scroll originating from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
The work titled “A Narrative Scroll from Andhra Pradesh” is a painted scroll originating from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Executed on a long, flexible support, the piece presents a continuous visual story, a format traditionally employed for religious, courtly, or historical illustration in South Indian art. Its composition unfolds horizontally, allowing the viewer to follow the narrative sequence as it progresses across the surface.
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