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Vishnu Rescuing the King of the Elephantscirca 1675

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Indian manuscript painting on amber-toned paper depicting an elephant, two crowned blue-skinned figures, a green bird-creature, and white birds among green foliage clusters

Unknown, Vishnu Rescuing the King of the Elephants, circa 1675, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Dorothy and Richard Sherwood and the Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Vishnu Rescuing the King of the Elephants
Place Made
India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba/Mandi
Date Made
circa 1675
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions
4 x 8 1/4 in. (10.16 x 20.96 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Dorothy and Richard Sherwood and the Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.81.350.1
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art