Important Notice

KANGRA, CIRCA 1820
Inscribed in Nagari, 'Vasudeo and Veerbhadra' at the centre right
Gouache on paper heightened with gold
Image: 8.5 x 5.5 in (22.1 x 14.2 cm)
Folio: 9.75 x 7.5 in (25.2 x 19.6 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
Property from a Distinguished Family Collection


Shiva and his family are celebrated in this joyous scene which shows Shiva with his snake Vasuki around his neck, and Parvati seated beside him. On Shiva's lap is a playful Ganesha, while Kartikeya stands affectionately behind his mother. Kartikeya has six heads, each representing his virtues, as well as the five senses and the mind, which enable him to combat problems approaching from any direction. Their mounts - Nandi the bull, a tiger, Mooshika the mouse and a graceful peacock surround them. Vasudeva and Veerbhadra attend to the family with a morchal and peacock fan. Finely decorated with detailed foliage and flowers, the mountains in the background are typical of Kangra school depictions of Mount Kailash, the abode of Shiva.

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