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The figure of Vamana is rendered with careful attention to traditional iconography, holding an umbrella as a sign of his status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right panel depicts Parashurama, the sixth avatar, engaged in combat. The background shifts to a bright, saturated yellow, creating a visual separation between the two narratives. Parashurama is shown wielding an axe against Kartavirya Arjuna, a king depicted with multiple arms to signify his immense power. The artist uses bold, clear lines to delineate the figures, a characteristic feature of the Rajasthani school of painting during the early eighteenth century. The use of gold leaf for jewellery and decorative elements adds a tactile quality to the surface of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscript pages of this period often functioned as visual aids for the recitation of religious texts. The flat perspective and lack of atmospheric depth are intentional, focusing the viewer on the symbolic nature of the narrative rather than a realistic representation of space. The colour palette is restricted to primary tones, which helps to organise the complex mythological scene. This work provides insight into the artistic practices of the period, where narrative clarity and iconographic precision were prioritised. The preservation of the original pigments, particularly the deep blues and yellows, allows for a clear appreciation of the technical skill involved in the production of these devotional works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/ghatotkacha-and-three-demons-in-his-company-chase-bhagadatta-fazl\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGhatotkacha and three demons in his company chase Bhagadatta by Fazl\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-parrot-addresses-khujasta-at-the-beginning-of-the-tenth-night-iqbal\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Tenth Night by Iqbal\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown Indian Artist","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115598217551,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115602510159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115602542927,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115602575695,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115602608463,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115602641231,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115602673999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115602706767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115602739535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115602772303,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115602805071,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115602837839,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Krishna-s-Fifth-and-Sixth-Avatars_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935373756.jpg?v=1791945695","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/krishnas-fifth-and-sixth-avatars-unknown-indian-artist","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}