The 17th Day (8x12 Giclée Print)
Medium
Archival quality Giclée print on Hahnemühle fine art paper.
About this work
Among thousands of fascinating characters and non-linear plot lines in the gigantic epic that is the Mahabharat, one character does stand out to me as a paradox. Discarded as a newborn, humiliated on the basis of caste, cursed by his teacher, subjected to multiple forms of deceit, abandoned on the battlefield and finally killed while unarmed, Karna was a paragon of misfortune. That being said, there is also a dichotomy in Karna’s plot as he also receives Kingship in return for his friendship to Duryodhana, admiration from thousands for his uncompromising generosity and respect from mortals and Gods alike for his incredible talent on the battlefield. To this date, he remains to be one of the most discussed characters in the epic and is widely regarded to have received the short end of the stick.
This work is a depiction of the 17th day of the Mahabharat when an unarmed Karna was finally killed while pulling his chariot out of a ditch after being abandoned by his charioteer. The Sun motifs seen in various parts this painting depict his connection to the Sun God. The Dharma Chakra stuck in the ditch symbolizes the implication of his decision to support the wrong person despite leading a life of generosity. The backdrop of this painting is filled with bloodshot eyes symbolizing all the witnesses to this moment across all dimensions of the Cosmos.
Note: This item does not include a frame. To purchase the original, please check this link.
Dimensions
Total Dimensions - 8.8 inches x 12.8 inches.
Image Dimensions - 8 inches x 12 inches.
White Border - 0.39 inches.
Medium
Archival quality Giclée print on Hahnemühle fine art paper.
About this work
Among thousands of fascinating characters and non-linear plot lines in the gigantic epic that is the Mahabharat, one character does stand out to me as a paradox. Discarded as a newborn, humiliated on the basis of caste, cursed by his teacher, subjected to multiple forms of deceit, abandoned on the battlefield and finally killed while unarmed, Karna was a paragon of misfortune. That being said, there is also a dichotomy in Karna’s plot as he also receives Kingship in return for his friendship to Duryodhana, admiration from thousands for his uncompromising generosity and respect from mortals and Gods alike for his incredible talent on the battlefield. To this date, he remains to be one of the most discussed characters in the epic and is widely regarded to have received the short end of the stick.
This work is a depiction of the 17th day of the Mahabharat when an unarmed Karna was finally killed while pulling his chariot out of a ditch after being abandoned by his charioteer. The Sun motifs seen in various parts this painting depict his connection to the Sun God. The Dharma Chakra stuck in the ditch symbolizes the implication of his decision to support the wrong person despite leading a life of generosity. The backdrop of this painting is filled with bloodshot eyes symbolizing all the witnesses to this moment across all dimensions of the Cosmos.
Note: This item does not include a frame. To purchase the original, please check this link.
Dimensions
Total Dimensions - 8.8 inches x 12.8 inches.
Image Dimensions - 8 inches x 12 inches.
White Border - 0.39 inches.
Medium
Archival quality Giclée print on Hahnemühle fine art paper.
About this work
Among thousands of fascinating characters and non-linear plot lines in the gigantic epic that is the Mahabharat, one character does stand out to me as a paradox. Discarded as a newborn, humiliated on the basis of caste, cursed by his teacher, subjected to multiple forms of deceit, abandoned on the battlefield and finally killed while unarmed, Karna was a paragon of misfortune. That being said, there is also a dichotomy in Karna’s plot as he also receives Kingship in return for his friendship to Duryodhana, admiration from thousands for his uncompromising generosity and respect from mortals and Gods alike for his incredible talent on the battlefield. To this date, he remains to be one of the most discussed characters in the epic and is widely regarded to have received the short end of the stick.
This work is a depiction of the 17th day of the Mahabharat when an unarmed Karna was finally killed while pulling his chariot out of a ditch after being abandoned by his charioteer. The Sun motifs seen in various parts this painting depict his connection to the Sun God. The Dharma Chakra stuck in the ditch symbolizes the implication of his decision to support the wrong person despite leading a life of generosity. The backdrop of this painting is filled with bloodshot eyes symbolizing all the witnesses to this moment across all dimensions of the Cosmos.
Note: This item does not include a frame. To purchase the original, please check this link.
Dimensions
Total Dimensions - 8.8 inches x 12.8 inches.
Image Dimensions - 8 inches x 12 inches.
White Border - 0.39 inches.