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Kali and Devi attack, from a Devi Mahatmya, by Unknown, unspecified, 1840

Kali and Devi attack, from a Devi Mahatmya

Unknown

1840

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Kali and Devi attack, from a Devi Mahatmya is a 1840 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1840 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene with many figures, some in the foreground and others in the background. The colors are muted, with shades of green, blue, and red. In the top-left corner, there's a white structure with arched windows, where two figures sit. In the bottom-left corner, several figures are gathered around what appears to be a battle scene. Some are on horseback, while others are on foot. The atmosphere seems chaotic, with weapons and shields visible. The painting's style and use of color suggest it may be from the Romanticism movement. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

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