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Painting depicting stories from the life of Kartikeya - Painting depicting stories from the life of Kartikeya Northern India, Pahari, 19th century Natural pigments and gold on paper, featuring an historiated theme with a deity, identifiable with Kartikeya due to the presence of the peacock, his vehicle. The composition allows for the coexistence of different episodes and places, rendered in multiple perspectives. Some characters are identified with inscriptions in Devanagri script, unfortunately illegible. Provenance: private collection Brescia, Italy. 20.3 X 26.5 cm