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Dancing Gadis

Dancing Gadis

Indian

The drawing depicts a large group of male musicians and dancers. The musicians play different types of drums such as the mridagam (the figures on the left, for example), and the standing drum, known as a tasha. On the right is a small shrine with a lingam, the aniconic form of the Hindu god Shiva. Pahari style.

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Pahari Style

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