Narasimha, a lion avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, emerges from a split stone pillar, holding his devotee Prahlada while vanquishing the demon Hiranyakashipu underfoot. Painting by an Indian artist.
- Date:
- 1800-1899
- Reference:
- 582990i
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Description
He is watched by the gods Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu at left and probably by Prahlada's mother and sister at right
Publication/Creation
1800-1899
Physical description
1 painting : gouache on paper ; sheet 25 x 20.5 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 582990i
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Location Status Access Closed stores