Draupadi
Painting
ca. 1740 (made)
ca. 1740 (made)
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Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, depicting the unveiling of Draupadi, from the Mahabharata. King Duryodhana tries to disrobe Draupadi, but, having prayed to Krishna, her sari keeps extending.
Object details
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| Title | Draupadi (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, unveiling of Draupadi, opaque watercolour on paper, Guler, ca. 1740 |
| Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour on paper, depicting the unveiling of Draupadi, from the Mahabharata. King Duryodhana tries to disrobe Draupadi, but, having prayed to Krishna, her sari keeps extending. |
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| Content description | The unveiling of Draupadi. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of Lady Rothenstein and Art Fund |
| Object history | Formerly in the Rothenstein collection. |
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| Accession number | IS.131-1951 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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