Photo of collection object Vanasura, Shiva and Parvati — Unknown. Vanasura, Shiva and Parvati, ca. 1800. IS.156-1964. arr.

Vanasura, Shiva and Parvati

ca. 1800

Unknown

SSEA

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Bhagavata Purana, the one-thousand armed demon Vanasura visits Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash. He presents himself (right side of upper panel) and then accompanies Shiva who dances before him in ecstacy.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Unknown
Classification: Painting
Medium: opaque watercolour, paper, painted
Locations: country: Nepal
Departments: SSEA
Accession Number: IS.156-1964
Rights Statement: arr
Dominant Colors

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