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Makara and Horseman
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Makara and Horseman

Artist Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887 - 1972)
Datec. 1945
Made/manufacturedIndia, Asia
MediumOpaque watercolor on paper, mounted on painted board
Dimensionsimage: 18 x 25 1/2 in. (45.7 x 64.8 cm)
Framed: 29 x 37 1/8 in. (73.7 x 94.3 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.52
Collections
DescriptionThe Makara is a fabulous sea monster. Here he is shown as a fish with an elephant's head encountering a king on horseback.
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Warrior King
Jamini Roy
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Alipana
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
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The World of Kantha
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
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White Cat
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
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The World of Alipana
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
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White Elephant
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
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Krishna and Balarama
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
Krishna and Balarama with Gopis
Krishna and Balarama with Gopis
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
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Naga Girl Holding Bird
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
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The Annunciation
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
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Virgin and Child
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
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Krishna and Radha Dancing
Jamini Roy
c. 1950

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