INDIAN
The creation of the world and Vishnu as the boar Varaha conquering the demon Hiranyaksha
(19th century)
from a Bhagavata Purana manuscript (19th century)

Medium
opaque watercolour and gold paint on wasli paper (Deccan school)

Measurements
12.8 × 38.3 cm (image) 17.2 × 42.6 cm (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Major G. B. Walker, 1957

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Shorapur, Karnataka, India

Accession Number
AS1-1957

Department
Asian Art

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