Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s27.9

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The bracket-like device at the top of the conch-shell is rather puzzling, for it is too inelegant to be considered an artistic feature of the scheme.² The colours of this subject are lovely, the white flowers contrasting beautifully with the green leaves, and both of them almost glistening on a dark background. The red outline of the leaves and the flowers adds to the delicacy and perspective effect of the design.