Lot Essay
Unlike other depictions of Harihari, the artist has substituted Krishna for Vishnu and has also reversed the two halves. The dress is also unusual, including the trident pendant, indicative of Shiva.
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INDIA, PAHARI, 18TH CENTURY
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A painting of Harihara
India, Pahari, 18th century
The half blue, half white deity seated on a tiger skin, in front of a small fire, a flute in one hand and drum in the other, with a pennant on one side and a vase on the other, enclosed within concentric ovals
Ink, opaque and transparent pigments, and gold on paper
13 x 9½ in. (33 x 24.2 cm.)
India, Pahari, 18th century
The half blue, half white deity seated on a tiger skin, in front of a small fire, a flute in one hand and drum in the other, with a pennant on one side and a vase on the other, enclosed within concentric ovals
Ink, opaque and transparent pigments, and gold on paper
13 x 9½ in. (33 x 24.2 cm.)