Durga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi Mahatmya

Durga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi Mahatmya

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This dynamic drawing was originally part of a set that was eventually transferred to other pages for completion. Here, the prick marks that were made to allow the pounce to function can be clearly seen, as can the somewhat smudged resulting lines.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Durga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi MahatmyaDurga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi MahatmyaDurga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi MahatmyaDurga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi MahatmyaDurga and Kali Approach the Gathered Armies of Chanda and Munda: Scene from the Devi Mahatmya

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