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late 19th century · Ink, wash, and transparent watercolor on paper · Asian Art

This drawing shows all the key elements of a temple dedicated to Shiva. Centrally placed is a linga; below is Shiva's principal devotee, Nandi; and protecting the entrance to the compound is a small shrine dedicated to Ganesha. Another shrine is dedicated to Hanuman; Rama and Lakshmana, identified by inscriptions, are represented submitting to the authority of Shiva.

Artist: Unknown
Date: late 19th century
Medium: Ink, wash, and transparent watercolor on paper
Culture: India (Rajasthan)
Department: Asian Art
Credit line: Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008

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