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Kamadeva and Shiva

Painting
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Kamadeva (Kama), with a bow, approaching Shiva, who kneels to the side of a river. To the left of Kamadeva are three maidens, of whom two bear water vessels.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKamadeva and Shiva (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, Kamadeva approaching Shiva with bow, opaque watercolour on paper, Marwar, 18th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Kamadeva (Kama), with a bow, approaching Shiva, who kneels to the side of a river. To the left of Kamadeva are three maidens, of whom two bear water vessels.
Dimensions
  • Height: 150mm (estimate; approx.)
  • Width: 260mm (estimate; approx.)
05/06/2013 dimensions measured as part of Indian Paintings Cataloguing Project 2013.
Content description
Kamadeva approaching Shiva, who kneels to the side of a river. To the left of Kamadeva are three maidens, of whom two bear water vessels.
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.119-1965

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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