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Tanjore Paintings



Mahisasuramardni
 

 

 

Mahishasuramardini

Size : 49 X 35 cm.

Tempera.

Tanjore school.

19th century AD.

        The painting depicts the deity Mahishasuramardini is killing the Asura Mahisha.

        The entire picture in the painting is adorned with gold leaf. The Background of the painting is red colour.

 

 

 

 

Alwar

Size : 34 X 26 cm.

Water colour.

Tanjore school.

19th century AD.



Alwar

Uma Maheswara
 

 

 

Uma Maheswara

Size : 65 X 53 cm.

Glass Painting.

Tanjore school.

19th century AD.

        The painting shows Lord Siva and Parvati in seated posture.

 

 

 

Jackal Biting Horses

Size : 35 X 27 cm.

Water colour.

Tanjore school.

19th century AD.


Jackal Biting Horses

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