Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v1.c5.s2.23

v1.c5.s2.23

The drawing of this subject on the whole may appear crude, but here and there some bits may be found showing excellent modelling, fine brushwork, and exquisite colour-taste. For example, the little dwarf at the foot of the rājā’s throne is a perfect gem. Again, the general effect of the picture is not wanting in dramatic qualities: the earnest and resolute attitude of the rājā, the impatient wailings of the ladies of the palace, and the calm but interested mood of the gods show great ingenuity on the part of the artist.