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Written by: Leon WhitfieldSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 264910
Unknown artistUnknown artistVishnu and Gajendra
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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Gajendra moksha scene. Vishnu saves Gajendra, the elephant king, from a crocodile. Garuda stands behind Vishnu. A herd of elephants is seen in the background, to the right. Kangra, c. 1830
| Artist / Maker | Unknown artistUnknown artist |
|---|---|
| Date | circa 1830date QS:P571,+1830-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q572790 |
| Culture / Origin | Kangra painting |
| Dimensions | 1634×1792 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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