Image source: shahnameh.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Garshasp battle with Sagsars
Artist:Sadiqi Beg
| Support Type: | Paper |
| Paint Type: | Watercolor |
| Current Location: | London,British Library |
I believe that this painting is an illustration of the eternal battle between civilization and barbarism, where Garshasp embodies courage, power, and order compared to the savage Sagsars. Instead of the battle being confined just to the physical realm, it becomes more about the moral superiority of the hero based on the opposition of the calm pose of Garshasp and the aggressive creatures. The depiction of the tree branches instead of weapons further enhances the savagery of the Sagsars, while the bright colours and the dynamic composition of the painting generate an impression of motion and tension.
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Sabana Parveen