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He is engaged in a heated discussion with Shishupala, who gestures emphatically while seated before him. The figures are rendered in profile, a characteristic convention of the period, with their status indicated by their elaborate turbans, jewellery, and fine garments. The architecture is defined by clean, white lines, contrasting with the muted green of the exterior and the patterned textiles of the interior floor coverings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work employs opaque watercolour on paper, a medium that allows for the precise application of detail and colour. The artist uses a flattened perspective, typical of Indian miniature traditions, which prioritises narrative clarity over spatial depth. The colour palette is balanced, utilising soft earth tones alongside specific saturated hues for the clothing of the central figures. The floral motifs on the textiles and the stylised plants in the garden demonstrate the decorative sensibilities of the Garhwal style. This piece offers a view into the courtly life and mythological storytelling traditions of 18th-century North India, capturing a moment of political and familial tension through gesture and posture.\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=\"\/products\/krishna-killing-the-crane-demon-bakasura-family-of-manaku\" 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;\"\u003eKrishna killing the crane demon Bakasura - Family of Manaku — Family of Manaku\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/krishna-steals-the-clothing-of-the-gopis-the-early-master-at-the-court-of-mandi\" 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;\"\u003eKrishna Steals the Clothing of the Gopis - The Early Master at the Court of Mandi — The Early Master at the Court of Mandi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mola Ram","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58919377830223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58919526859087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58919526891855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58919526924623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58919526957391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58919526990159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58919527022927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58919527055695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58919527088463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58919527121231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58919527153999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58919527186767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Shispul-Arguing-with-Rukmini-s-Father-Bhishmaka_Poster_CompositorV1_1790690384753.jpg?v=1790691124","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/shispul-arguing-with-rukminis-father-bhishmaka-mola-ram","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}