Illustration of the Mahabharata
1800
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1800
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Illustration of the Mahabharata is a 1800 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a wild battle scene. Two men on horseback fight with swords. One horse is red and white, the other is brown. Below them, a small dog watches. The background has strange, big-eyed creatures and lots of red patterns. The fighters wear armor and bright headgear. The horses look strong and ready for war. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and golds—but the paint is faded in spots. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style used drama and action in art.
