Lot 132: An Indian Miniature Painting Depicting a Multi-Armed Fierce...
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An Indian Miniature Painting Depicting a Multi-Armed Fierce Deity, Possibly Virabhadra, Standing upon a Devotee Figure, 19th-20th Century.
The painting presents a vivid, centrally placed deity rendered in bold red and orange tones, shown with multiple arms radiating symmetrically from the body. Each arm holds a distinct object, including weapons and ritual implements, carefully outlined and evenly spaced to create a powerful, balanced composition. The deity’s face is wide-eyed and expressive, framed by stylised hair and a prominent moustache, with detailed jewellery and beaded ornaments covering the chest, arms, and legs. The figure wears a bright yellow lower garment that contrasts sharply with the red body, enhancing visual intensity. Beneath the deity stands a smaller, dark-toned figure, depicted with upturned palms and a poised stance, dressed in a simple white garment with fine linear detailing.
Approximately 34.7 x 32.3cm
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