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Shiva and Parvati on a composite cow made of assembled women

Unknown, Rajasthan School1775/1800

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature
New Delhi, India

A man playing a musical instrument leads the procession followed by Shiva and Parvati seated on a cow. Four-armed Ganesh follows them with a fly-whisk, attending the royal couple. This narikunjan (composite creature made of assembled women) is very typical of Indian art.

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  • Title: Shiva and Parvati on a composite cow made of assembled women
  • Creator: Unknown, Rajasthan School
  • Date: 1775/1800
  • Location: Sirohi
  • Physical Dimensions: Natural pigment on paper, 18 X 25 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Rajasthan School
  • Type: Miniature Painting
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