Behula and the snake
Painting
1999 (made)
1999 (made)
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Painting, in paint on paper, a woman (Behula) lying prone, a stylised snake with an oversized head beside her, and a cat-like creature seated either side. Stylised plants are in the foreground and background.
Object details
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| Title | Behula and the snake (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, 'Behula and the snake', by Shambhu Acharya, paint on paper, Bangladesh, 1999 |
| Physical description | Painting, in paint on paper, a woman (Behula) lying prone, a stylised snake with an oversized head beside her, and a cat-like creature seated either side. Stylised plants are in the foreground and background. |
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| Content description | A woman (Behula) lying prone, a stylised snake with an oversized head beside her, and a cat-like creature seated either side. Stylised plants are in the foreground and background. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.117-1999 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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