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Two erotic studies Kangra, Sikh period, circa 1840
19 March 2012, 14:00 EDT
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Two erotic studies
Kangra, Sikh period, circa 1840
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; scenes show couples engaged in practicing different asanas on simple beds set on open pavilions under the moon and stars. Image: 4 5/8 x 7 in. (11.7 x 17.8 cm); Folio: 6 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (16.5 x 24.3 cm.)
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; scenes show couples engaged in practicing different asanas on simple beds set on open pavilions under the moon and stars. Image: 4 5/8 x 7 in. (11.7 x 17.8 cm); Folio: 6 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (16.5 x 24.3 cm.)
Footnotes
Erotic studies were produced in sets that relate to the Karma Sutra. For related compositions formerly in the Carter Burden Collection, see Sotheby's, New York, March 27, 1991, lots 113 and 114.
Provenance:
Collection of Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy (1887-1947)














