‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

anonymous, 1800 - 1899

The two heroes from the Mahabharata, Babhruvana (son of Arjuna) and Prativeda, stand opposite each other with bows in hands. A blue-trunked tree in the middle separates the two heroes. Scene from the Jaimini Ashvamedha.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-2024-52
  • Dimensionsheight 300 mm x width 420 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    ‘Paithan’ (Chitrakathi) narrative painting

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2024-52

  • Description

    The two heroes from the Mahabharata, Babhruvana (son of Arjuna) and Prativeda, stand opposite each other with bows in hands. A blue-trunked tree in the middle separates the two heroes. Scene from the Jaimini Ashvamedha.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Andhra Pradesh

  • Dating

    1800 - 1899

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel

  • Dimensions

    height 300 mm x width 420 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.L. Dallapicola, London

  • Acquisition

    gift 2024-04-30

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • Dallapiccola, A.L., Die 'Paithan'-Malerei. Franz Steiner Verlag, Wiesbaden, 1980, pp. 198-199
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. South Indian Paintings. British Museum, London, [2010]

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