A yogi worshipping Vishnu on Garuda
Painting
ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1800 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, a yogi (holy man) shown three consecutive times, once sitting in front of his hut, and twice worshipping Vishnu who is seated on Garuda. The figures are depicted in a lush landscape scene.
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Title | A yogi worshipping Vishnu on Garuda (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, a yogi worshipping Vishnu on Garuda, opaque watercolour on paper, probably Jaipur, ca. 1800 |
Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, a yogi (holy man) shown three consecutive times, once sitting in front of his hut, and twice worshipping Vishnu who is seated on Garuda. The figures are depicted in a lush landscape scene. |
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Content description | A yogi (holy man) shown three consecutive times, once sitting in front of his hut, and twice worshipping Vishnu who is seated on Garuda. The figures are depicted in a lush landscape scene. |
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Credit line | Given by Colonel T. G. Gayer-Anderson, CMG, DSO, and his twin brother Major R. G. Gayer- Anderson, Pasha. |
Object history | From the Gayer-Anderson Collection. |
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Accession number | IS.255-1952 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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