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About this work

This painting shows a blue-skinned figure with a boar’s head standing on a green, horned demon. The boar-man wears a yellow skirt and red cape, holding a lotus flower in one hand. The demon clings to his leg, while a pink temple with a spire floats behind them. The sky is light blue with a few clouds, and the ground is green and flat. The bright colors and bold outlines make the scene feel lively, even though the figures are flat and stylized. The boar-man’s calm face contrasts with the demon’s struggle below. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more paintings like it.