Description
Garuda, Vishnu’s vehicle, depicted here kneeling with the body of a man and head of an eagle, is shown carrying Balarama on his right shoulder and his younger brother Krishna on his left.
Provenance
William E. Ward [1922–2004], Solon, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–2003); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (2003–)
Accession Number
2003.134.b
Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paper
Dimensions
Painting: 45.2 x 27.8 cm (17 13/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward
