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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1973.170.B
People
Unknown Artist
Title
Shiva Riding Nandi in a Procession with Other Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting
Date
18th-19th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Sirohi
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/216325

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper; Rajput Style
Dimensions
22.23 x 26.67 cm (8 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith
Accession Year
1973
Object Number
1973.170.B
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The painting features a procession of several gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon. At the center is Shiva, lord of destruction, astride his mount, Nandi. In the bottom register is Hanuman, the monkey god, holding his iconic mace. In the second register from the top is Chandra, the god of the Moon, in his chariot pulled by blackbuck deer. In front of him is Surya, the god of the Sun, in his horse-drawn chariot. Ganesh, the elephant-headed god is next, astride his rat mount, Krouncha. The top most register features Brahma, god of creation, on his mount which is a mythical bird known as Hamsa. Next is Indra, god of thunderstorms and king of the heavens, astride Airavata, his white elephant mount. Next is the goddess Durga on her lion mount. The rest of the scene is filled with figures mounted on elephants, camels, and horses; musicians; and female attendants. Rajput Style.

Exhibition History

  • Ambassador's Choice: The Galbraith Collection of Indian Painting, Harvard University Art Museums, Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Cambridge, 02/15/1986 - 04/06/1986
  • Rasika, the Discerning Connoisseur: Indian Paintings from the John Kenneth Galbraith Collection, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/31/1998 - 04/05/1998

Verification Level

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