Tortoise Incarnation of Vishnu (Kurma Avatar) (detail), By the Bundi school, India, End of 17th–early 18th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
November 19, 2019 (Tue) - December 15, 2019 (Sun)
Indian miniature paintings established a uniquely meticulous, colorful, and passionate style, with various painting schools. An appeal of the paintings to viewers is the abundance of elements vividly contained each picture, such as myths, music, and nature.
Current exhibit includes:
Tortoise Incarnation of Vishnu (Kurma Avatar), By the Bundi school, India, End of 17th–early 18th century