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Drapadi-Sudeshna

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Drapadi-Sudeshna


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The Oleograph depicts Draupadi and Sudeshna, characters from the Indian epic Mahabharata. Draupadi, wife of the five Pandava brothers, is seen standing and dressed in a black saree with a red border, while Sudeshna, queen of the Matsya kingdom, is seated on a cushioned platform, adorned in a red saree with golden embellishments. This scene likely portrays a moment during the Pandavas' exile, where they sought refuge in Sudeshna's kingdom, with Draupadi serving as Sudeshna's maid under the alias Sairandhri. The backdrop features a wall with an arched window and greenery, suggesting an interior setting within the palace. The style of the artwork, characterized by its vibrant colors and detailed rendering, indicates it could be a lithograph or a painting inspired by traditional Indian art forms, 

This is from Ravi Varma press Karla Lonavalla publised durring  Circa 1905-06

  • 10 x 14