Vintage Oleograph | Matsya Vedha Mahabharata | Arjuna Wins Draupadi | Teal Frame | 10x14 inch

vintage Indian oleograph or lithograph depicting a famous scene from the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata: the Matsya Vedha (the piercing of the fish eye). It showcases the moment Arjuna wins the hand of Princess Draupadi in marriage.

The print is housed in a weathered, teal-painted wooden frame, adding to its antique charm.

Historical and Cultural Context

• The Scene: The image depicts the Swayamvara (a ceremony to choose a husband) of Draupadi. To win, a suitor had to string a heavy divine bow and shoot an arrow through the eye of a rotating wooden fish at the top of a tall pole—all while looking only at its reflection in a pool of water below.

• The Hero: In the center, Arjuna is seen balanced on a scale-like platform attached to the pole, aiming his bow upward.

• The Witnesses: The palace setting is filled with onlookers, including the Pandava brothers, King Drupada, and various royal suitors. On the right, an ornate elephant carries Draupadi, ready to crown the victor with a garland.

• The Artist: The print bears the signature of Narayan Majumdar (often associated with the early 20th-century printing presses of Bombay and Germany).

• Key Details:
  - Rare vintage Indian oleograph / lithograph
  - Subject: Matsya Vedha — Arjuna winning Draupadi at Swayamvara
  - Scene from the Hindu epic Mahabharata
  - Signed by Narayan Majumdar — early 20th century
  - Housed in original weathered teal-painted wooden frame
  - Style: Classic Indian calendar / devotional art
  - Size: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cms
  - Ideal for collectors, art enthusiasts & heritage lovers
  - Condition: As per photos