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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1974.107
Title
Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
c. 1720
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Kashmir, Basohli
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216424

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Basohli School
Dimensions
19.8 x 25.5 cm (7 13/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bienstock
Accession Year
1974
Object Number
1974.107
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The painting depicts, on the left, Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, who is represented as a dwarf. Before him, is a priest that is in the process of offering libation. Behind him is a female figure, with a large water vessel, and a king. Pahari Style, Basohli School.

Exhibition History

  • Out of the Hills: Miniature Painting from Himalayan India, Harvard University Art Museums, Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, 05/26/1984 - 07/08/1984

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