Vrishaketu shoots Babhruvahana in the sky

anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, 1800 - 1899

Vrishaketu shoots Babhruvahana in the sky and the latter receives arrows from the Sun. A scene from the Asvamedha parvan of the Mahabharata. 'Paithan' (Chitrakathi) narrative painting.

Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
Object numberRP-T-2024-49
Dimensionsheight 470 mm x width 312 mm
Physical characteristicspenseel

Vrishaketu shoots Babhruvahana in the sky

Identification

Title(s)
Vrishaketu shoots Babhruvahana in the sky
Object type
Object number
RP-T-2024-49
Description
Vrishaketu shoots Babhruvahana in the sky and the latter receives arrows from the Sun. A scene from the Asvamedha parvan of the Mahabharata. 'Paithan' (Chitrakathi) narrative painting.
Catalogue reference
- Maggs Oriental Miniatures and Illumination, Bulletin No. 23, March 1975
- Dallapiccola, A.L. et Enrico Isacco, Ragamala. Exposition Mars 1977
- Dallapiccola, A.L. Ragamala-Miniaturen, Weltkunst, Munich, XLVII Jahrgang, N. 6, 15. March 1977
- Dahmen-Dallapiccola, A.L. Indische Miniaturen. Malerei der Rajput-Staaten, Holle Verlag, Baden-Baden, 1976
- Dallapiccola, A.L. Princesses et Courtisanes, Oyez, Paris, 1978
- E. Binney 3rd, The Mughal and Deccani Schools with some related Sultanate Material. Portland, Oregon, 1973

Creation

Creation
- draughtsman: anonymous, Andhra Pradesh
- draughtsman: anoniem, Andhra Pradesh
Dating
1800 - 1899
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Material and technique

Physical description
penseel
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height 470 mm x width 312 mm

Acquisition and rights

Credit line
Gift of A.L. Dallapicola, London
Acquisition
gift 2024-04-30
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

- Maggs Oriental Miniatures and Illumination, Bulletin No. 23, March 1975
- Dallapiccola, A.L. et Enrico Isacco, Ragamala. Exposition Mars 1977
- Dallapiccola, A.L. Ragamala-Miniaturen, Weltkunst, Munich, XLVII Jahrgang, N. 6, 15. March 1977
- Dahmen-Dallapiccola, A.L. Indische Miniaturen. Malerei der Rajput-Staaten, Holle Verlag, Baden-Baden, 1976
- Dallapiccola, A.L. Princesses et Courtisanes, Oyez, Paris, 1978
- E. Binney 3rd, The Mughal and Deccani Schools with some related Sultanate Material. Portland, Oregon, 1973

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