Two paintings from a Bhagavata Purana series
Two paintings from a Bhagavata Purana series

INDIA, KOTAH, MID-18TH CENTURY

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Two paintings from a Bhagavata Purana series
India, Kotah, mid-18th century
The first with Brahma shown twice, first at upper right meeting with Shiva and Parvati, and again in the foreground leading archers into battle against a fortified city, confronting an opponent who is shown again with his arms cut off in defeat; the second with Krishna and Balarama shown twice, at left speaking with two men, and at right worshipping a mountain along with gopis, other cowherders bringing offerings and a bullock-drawn chariot bearing three woman approaching from left
Opaque pigments and gold on wasli
4 7/8 x 12 1/8 in. (12.4 x 30.7 cm.), folio
4 7/8 x 12¼ in. (12.4 x 30.9 cm.), folio (2)
Provenance
George P. Bickford Collection, acquired by 2 February 1977
Private collection, New York, by inheritance
Exhibited
Both on loan to the Cleveland Museum of Art, 2 February - 27 May 1977

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