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Serial Number: ART2273
Valuation:
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Narrative
Style:
Realism
Date:
1922
Size:
170 x 120 cm
Artist:
Mahadev Visvanath Dhurandhar was an Indian painter and illustrator known for his academic style and detailed narrative artworks. He often depicted scenes from Indian mythology, epics, and everyday life, combining European academic techniques with traditional Indian themes. He was also associated with the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art in Mumbai, where he studied and later taught.
Status: Display
Description:
This painting illustrates a dramatic scene from the Indian epic Mahabharata, depicting the episode known as Draupadi Vastraharan. At the center of the composition stands Draupadi, shown in a moment of distress and humility as Dushasana attempts to pull away her sari in the royal court. Draupadi appears with her head lowered and hands clasped, expressing sorrow and a plea for divine help. Around them, kings, nobles, and courtiers observe the unfolding scene from the throne area. In the background, a faint spiritual figure symbolizes the divine intervention of Krishna, who miraculously protects her by making her garment endless. The architectural setting with carved pillars and a royal throne enhances the dramatic atmosphere and emphasizes the moral conflict between injustice and divine protection.
