Rakshasa Biparit
A female demon (rakshasi) lying on a bed of nails. Her dark complexion and physiognomy may be compared to that of the dakini, a complex demonic spirit most often associated with the devouring of humans (cf. no. 3). Inscribed in Bengali
Artwork Details
- Title: Rakshasa Biparit
- Date: early 20th century
- Culture: India, West Bengal
- Medium: Gouache and ink on paper
- Dimensions: Image: 8 7/16 × 7 1/16 in. (21.5 × 18 cm)
Framed: 14 3/8 × 12 13/16 in. (36.5 × 32.5 cm) - Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Purchase, Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, by Exchange, 2024
- Object Number: 2024.471
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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India, West Bengal
early 20th century
India, West Bengal
early 20th century
India, West Bengal
early 20th century
India, West Bengal
early 20th century
India, West Bengal
early 20th century
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