Indra and Dandin
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Indra and Dandin is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three bright, flat figures with bold outlines. The person on the left wears a purple robe with red pants and a red headpiece, holding a curved object like a sword. The figure on the right, in green, stands with one arm raised, while the person in the middle kneels beside a white horse. The colors are simple but striking, with no shading to soften the edges. The figures look like they’re in motion, almost like a scene from a story. The horse’s simple lines and the flat colors suggest this might be a style that focuses on clear shapes over realistic details. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork depicts a scene from the battle between Indra and Dandin, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard.
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