The Workings of Kamadev: Erotic Episodes Initiated in the Presence of the Gods
PaintingsIndian19th century

The Workings of Kamadev: Erotic Episodes Initiated in the Presence of the Gods

c. 1828

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Indian
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

28 x 39 cm (11 x 15 3/8 in.)

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