Varaha Triumphant
The drawing depicts Varaha Triumphant by an unknown artist. A large figure with a boar's head sits cross-legged on a rock; the figure wears a necklace and a crown. The figure's right hand is raised in a gesture while the left holds a small disc. Three figures stand on the right; one holds a flywhisk. A woman sits to the left of the main figure. A man lies on his stomach at the bottom. The background includes simple depictions of clouds, a crescent moon, plants, and a fence. The drawing is on aged paper.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Ink and ink wash on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Sawar)
- Dimensions
- 470 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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