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Babhruvahana Leaving the Netherworld with the Elixir (recto), Babhruvahana Hands Over the Elixir to Krishna to Resurrect Arjuna (verso), Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas)circa 1850

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Opaque watercolor painting on aged paper depicting a mythological scene with warriors, a multi-headed creature, and serpents in bold red, green, blue, and gold
Indian manuscript painting on paper, depicting multiple blue-skinned figures in animated poses, wearing ornate jewelry and patterned garments in red, yellow, and green; architectural arches with small figures in the upper register; flat brushwork with visible paint loss and worn edges.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Babhruvahana Leaving the Netherworld with the Elixir (recto), Babhruvahana Hands Over the Elixir to Krishna to Resurrect Arjuna (verso), Scene From the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas)
Place Made
India, Maharashtra, Paithan
Date Made
circa 1850
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions
12 x 16 5/8 in. (30.48 x 42.22 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds
Accession Number
M.85.284.7a-b
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art