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Unknown. ca. 1890. Height: 454 mm Width: 276 mm Height: 473 mm Width: 297 mm. Given by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq., IM.118-1914. arr.

ca. 1890

Unknown

SSEA

Kalighat painting, watercolour and tin alloy on paper, of the Hindu deity Shiva, the protector and destroyer of the universe, sitting cross-legged playing the Veena, an Indian musical instrument. A strong use of tin alloy and yellow highlights the loin cloth and pale blue shading around the deity's body.
Original Source
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Medium
watercolour, tin alloy, paint, paper, painted
Locations
city: Kolkata
Dimensions
Height: 454 mm Width: 276 mm Height: 473 mm Width: 297 mm
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
IM.118-1914
Credit Line
Given by Ernest H. Hindley, Esq.
Rights Statement
arr
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