Photo of collection object Battle Scene from a Devi Mahatmya — Battle Scene from a Devi Mahatmya, late 18th century. Ink, wash, and translucent watercolor on paper, Image (sight): 7 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (19.4 x 28.9 cm). Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008, 2008.359.10. public-domain.

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Battle Scene from a Devi Mahatmya

late 18th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Ink, wash, and translucent watercolor on paper
Medium: Ink, wash, translucent watercolor on paper
Locations: region: Guler
Dimensions: Image (sight): 7 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (19.4 x 28.9 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2008.359.10
Credit Line: Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008
Rights Statement: public-domain
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