Durga slaying a demon
KALIGHAT WORKSHOP,
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The warrior goddess Durga is shown here overcoming Mahishasura, the Buffalo Demon who could also assume many other shapes, including human. She is armed with the respective weapons of the other gods in each of her ten hands and she rides a lion.
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 11626
Creation/Production
KALIGHAT WORKSHOP,
Date:
Acquisition
Source unknown, 1954
Measurements
(): h(cm) primary support:45.5
(): h(cm)
(): w(cm) primary support:27.8
(): w(cm)
(): h(cm) secondary support:47.9
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(): w(cm) secondary support:29.9
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(): h(in) primary support:17 15/16
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(): w(in) primary support:10 15/16
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(): h(in) secondary support:18 7/8
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(): w(in) secondary support:11 3/4
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Techniques
watercolour on paper on card
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper
Material
watercolour
Paper
card
Location
In store
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