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त्रिमूर्ति the Trimurti c. 1750-1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.1 x 29.4 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.u
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: ?????????? the Trimurti c. 1750-1800
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: त्रिमूर्ति the Trimurti c. 1750-1800
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A depiction of the trimurti of Hindu gods who represent the continuous cycle of life, death and rebirth: Brahma, the Creator; Vishnu, the Protector; and Shiva, the destroyer.
On the far left stands Vishnu's mount Garuda, half-human half-eagle. Prostrating himself before Vishnu is the patron of the painting.
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
43.1 x 29.4 cm (folio dimensions)
image: 12.4 x 17.3 cm (image)
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India
