Shiva as Bhairava Dancing, with Vishnu and Brahma as Musicians

Shiva as Bhairava Dancing, with Vishnu and Brahma as Musicians
Shiva as Bhairava Dancing, with Vishnu and Brahma as Musicians
Place of originIndia

Shiva as Bhairava Dancing, with Vishnu and Brahma as Musicians

Datemid-18th century
Mediumopaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensionsimage: 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (19.7 x 13.3 cm) mount: 9 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. (23.8 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationPAINTINGS
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Julia Emerson
Object number1994.53.3
Subject(s)
  • Hinduism
  • figure
  • dance
  • music
  • musical instrument
  • animal
  • elephant
  • bird
  • narrative
  • religion
  • deity
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Indian
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