c. 1720
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.
19.8 x 25.5 cm (7 13/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, ink, and metallic pigment on paper; Pahari Style
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th-19th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; Deccan Sultanate Style
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Mewar School
18th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Uniara School
18th centuryIndian