Holy Family
Description
Shiva and Parvati are seated on a Vyaghra charma under a tree. Shiva dressed in Vyaghra charma with a crescent moon on his head is in a relaxed posture. A serpent is dangling round his neck. Parvati sitting beside him holds a bloomed lotus in her hand. Little Ganesha is sitting by her side. On the left side besides Shiva, three-face Kartikeya is standing. In the blue background, a few vessels are seen. In the foreground, Nandi and Tiger are resting. In front of them, mice are seen. The painting is set on an oval frame bordered by pink corners with designs. A dark blue border with floral motifs all along.
Reverse- blank
Karl & Meherbai Khandalavala Collection
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Miniature Painting
Material
Opaque watercolour on paper
Schools/Culture/Period
Pahari school
Technique
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Date
c.1815 CE
Location
Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Dimension
13.5 x 20 cms