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.)
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Guler School
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper.
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper.
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and some gold on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor, gold and metallic gray watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School.
18th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndian