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Worship of the Gods (15 of 17), by Unknown, unspecified

Worship of the Gods (15 of 17)

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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

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Worship of the Gods (15 of 17) is an unspecified by Unknown, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting, titled Worship of the Gods (15 of 17), presents a vibrant scene of Hindu deities and devotees. At the center, a large pink elephant-headed deity, likely Ganesha, sits on a white platform, adorned with a yellow dhoti and a golden crown. He holds a plate of offerings in his left hand and a weapon in his right. To his left, a woman in a red sari offers him a tray of food. The background is a light green color, with a red border around the edges. In the top-right corner, a group of people sit in a circle, engaged in conversation. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and devotion, with the deities and devotees depicted in a state of peaceful contemplation. For more information on this style of painting, explore the works of the artist at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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