Lot 199: A Rajasthani Miniature Painting of Multi-Headed Hanuman, 19th Century

An Indian miniature painting depicting Hanuman in his multi-headed (Panchamukha or Ashtamukhi) form, originating from Rajasthan, 19th Century. Executed in opaque watercolors or gouache on aged paper, the central figure features a red-faced, crowned anthropomorphic head with a prominent mustache. This is flanked by multiple heads, including those of a boar, tiger, bird (possibly eagle), horse, and cow, all adorned with yellow crowns. The deity is depicted with numerous arms, holding various attributes, and a visible tail. The figure is elaborately decorated with necklaces, armbands, and drapery in red, yellow, green, and white, set against a plain, light brown background. Faint, illegible script or markings in an Indian language are visible in the lower left quadrant of the painting.

With frame: Approximately 39.5 x 31.2cm