Dhumávati on a temple chariot. Coloured lithograph.
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- 26228i
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About this work
Description
Dhūmāvatī meaning the Smokey One, is the seventh mahāvidyā who represents or personifies the final stage of the destruction of the universe by fire. This is a typical representation of her portrayed as a hideous crone, with a long nose and cruel eyes, carrying a winnowing basket
Publication/Creation
Calcutta (185 Bowbazar Street) : Calcutta Art Studio
Physical description
1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; border 19.7 x 15.9 cm
Lettering
Dhumávati. Copyright reserved.
Lettering also in Devanagari script
Reference
Wellcome Collection 26228i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores