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Gajendra Moksha गजेन्द्र मोक्ष (The Liberation of Gajendra) c. 1750-1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.0 x 29.3 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.o
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: Gajendra Moksha गजेन्द्र मोक्ष (The Liberation of Gajendra) c. 1750-1800
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An episode from the Hindu epic the Bhagavata Purana: Vishnu saves the elephant Gajendra from the clutches of the crocodile Makara. Vishnu has slit Makara's throat with his sword and is pulling Gajendra out of the river by his tusk. The large pigeon represents Vishnu’s mount Garuda.
For further information on this album see RCIN 1005113.Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII when Prince of Wales during his tour of India in 1875 by Mangaldas Nathubhoy.
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Medium and techniques
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper.
Measurements
43.0 x 29.3 cm (folio dimensions)
18.9 x 11.3 cm (image)
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India
