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Hanuman striking a demon

Painting
mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Hanuman is shown raising his mace to hit a horned demon who is lying on the ground before him. A stylised landscape is suggested behind them.


Object details

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Object type
TitleHanuman striking a demon (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper
Brief description
Painting of Hanuman striking a demon, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Rajasthan, mid 19th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Hanuman is shown raising his mace to hit a horned demon who is lying on the ground before him. A stylised landscape is suggested behind them.
Content description
Hanuman is shown raising his mace to hit a horned demon who is lying on the ground before him. A stylised landscape is suggested behind them.
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
D.414-1889

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Record createdJuly 1, 2003
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