A Holy Man from Devgarh

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A Holy Man from Devgarh

c. 1830

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

The artist has lovingly illustrated all the important features of this Brahmin priest. Every detail-from his tonsured head to the vertical, white marks on his forehead that indicate his allegiance to Vishnu-identifies his calling. He rests his thick, hairy arms on a short staff with carved bird-head handles. His traditional pink-orange wrap accentuates rather than hides the curves of his portly body. The inscription identifies the priest as coming from Devgarh (Deogarh), a small principality west of Kota.

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Object Details

Title:

A Holy Man from Devgarh

Date:

c. 1830

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

Medium:

Transparent and opaque watercolor on paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 5 3/4 × 3 9/16 inches (14.6 × 9 cm)

Classification:

Drawings

Credit Line:

Bequest of Dean Walker, 2006

Accession Number:

2006-53-118

Geography:

Made in Rajasthan, India, Asia Possibly made in Kota, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Hada Chauhan Dynasty, Kota (1631-1948/1949?)

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