Vishnu in his incarnation as Parasurama, a Brahman (priest) in battle with Kartavirya, a Kshatriya king, to prove the supremacy of Brahmans over Kshatriyas (kings and warriors). Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Date:
[between 1800 and 1899?]
Reference:
577627i
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The main image is surrounded by a decorative border, illustrating stories about Vishnu's other incarnations

Publication/Creation

[India], [between 1800 and 1899?]

Physical description

1 painting : gouache painting, with fine brush ; image 28 x 19.9 cm

Lettering

Lettering in Sanskrit on verso

Reference

Wellcome Collection 577627i

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