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Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu
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The painting depicts, on the left, Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, who is represented as a dwarf. Before him, is a priest that is in the process of offering libation. Behind him is a female figure, with a large water vessel, and a king. Pahari Style, Basohli School.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bienstock
Title: Devotees Pay Homage to Vamana, the Fifth Avatar of Vishnu
Description:
The painting depicts, on the left, Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, who is represented as a dwarf.
Before him, is a priest that is in the process of offering libation.
Behind him is a female figure, with a large water vessel, and a king.
Pahari Style, Basohli School.
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