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A square painting of a white monkey with a black face, hands, and feet, sitting against a red background. The monkey is flanked by two vertical yellow plants.
Hanuman
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Hanuman

Artist Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originOrissa, India, Asia
MediumPigment on board
Dimensions7 1/2 x 6 x 1/8 in. (19.1 x 15.2 x 0.3 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.34
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