Not currently on display at the V&A

Drawing

ca. 1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Brush drawing, ink on paper, a battle scene from the Mahabharata. Krishna in a chariot fires arrows at Bhima, while his army lie around him. Ranged against Bhima are a row of chariots with dead horses and charioteers.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Drawn using a brush, in ink on paper
Brief description
Brush drawing, Mahabharata battle scene, Krishna and Bhima, ink on paper, Kangra, ca. 1800
Physical description
Brush drawing, ink on paper, a battle scene from the Mahabharata. Krishna in a chariot fires arrows at Bhima, while his army lie around him. Ranged against Bhima are a row of chariots with dead horses and charioteers.
Content description
A battle scene from the Mahabharata. Krishna in a chariot fires arrows at Bhima, while his army lie around him. Ranged against Bhima are a row of chariots with dead horses and charioteers.
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.35-1974

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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