Surmananda Ragaputra of Hindol, from a Ragamala
1745–1755
- Medium
- Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- Overall: 23.8 x 19.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
- Genre
- painting
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
About
Most paintings of this scene show two warriors in active swordplay combat. Here the two warriors hold their swords and shields, probably in the moments before their competition begins.