Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Four illustrations of Hindu deities, India, Bengal, Kalighat, 19th century
Auction Closed
October 27, 03:41 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
pencil, pen and ink, watercolour heightened with silver on paper, each identified with an incription in Bengali at lower centre, further inscribed in French at upper right and lower right
4
largest: 46 by 28cm; smallest: 45 by 27.8cm.
The subjects of the paintings are as follows:
1. Harihara, the composite form of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva).
2. Hanuman carrying Rama and Lakshmana.
3. Narasimha, the lion-headed avatar of Vishnu, killing Hiranyakashipu.
4. The infant Krishna with the demoness Putana.