Shalki Gupte
Art Researcher
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18th Century • India
A Lady on a Moonlit Terrace Pines for Her Absent Lover
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17th Century • India
The Sweet Laughter of Radha
Research based on 4 sources
Vishnu Riding on Garuda
The artworks depicts Vishnu and Garuda with an iconographic accuracy still seen today. Set against the yellow background the colors used are vibrant and eye-catching. The detailed ornamentation on both figures is notable. There is also an interesting contrast in this ornamentation as Vishu, in…
"What is truth?" Christ and Pilate
The striking difference between Christ and Pilate is masterfully painted. In his arrogance, Pilate has turned away from the light; it falls on his robes and washes over his back, yet he keeps looking into the shadows. In contrast, Christ stands in the darkness, and…
Cows Crossing a Ford
Known for his dynamic landscapes, in Drupe's works, the landscape plays the part of the objects, and the objects play the part of the landscape. As seen in Cows Crossing the Ford, the pillowy clouds and pastures take up all the space; the landscape itself…
A Night-time Gathering
The artist's play of light stands out the most. The early dawn light is just beginning to break, so it doesn't reach the figures. Rather, the two central figures are set aglow only by candlelight, and it dims as it reaches the figures behind them.…