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DEVOTEES AND DEITAS WORSHIPPING DEVI TRIPURA SUNDARI late 18th / early 19th century Exquisitely executed traditional Indian miniature drawing (likely Pahari or Rajasthan school), this vibrant work depicts an enthroned, red-skinned four-armed goddess (likely Tripura Sundari or Bhuvaneshvari) seated upon a lotus throne beneath a flowering tree and a ceremonial parasol. She holds traditional attributes including a noose and goad, surrounded by female attendants bearing standard regalia, fans, and a framed devotional icon. To the left, a grand assembly of multi-headed deities (including Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Ganesha) and crowned kings pay homage in veneration, accompanied by musicians, dancers, celestial beings scattering flower petals from clouds, and therianthropic figures at the base playing instruments. Set against a stylized backdrop of jagged, snow-capped peaks, the composition showcases intricate detailing in the figures' textiles, expressive facial profiles, and decorative floral borders. Mounted on a sheet. Unframed. Drawing: 8 x 9.25 inches; Drawing (including painted floral border): 8.75 x 10 inches; sheet: 10.5 x 12 inches
$700-800