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Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI

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Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu

ManuscriptsIndian18th century

Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu

c. 1720

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.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Basohli School

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

19.8 x 25.5 cm (7 13/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

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