Kalki Avatar, the Future Incarnation of Vishnu: Page from a Dispersed Manuscript
Colorful illustration of a man on a palanquin and another man leading a horse. The man on the palanquin wears a black outfit with a pink headscarf; he holds a sword and shield. The palanquin is decorated with gold accents and topped with a red, green, and yellow canopy. The man leading the horse wears a green shirt, red pants, and a pink sash; he touches his forehead with his right hand. The white horse has a green and red harness and an orange saddle blanket; its hooves are gray. The background features a white wall, green trees, and a blue sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1760–70
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India (Punjab Hills, Guler)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 445 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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