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Preparatory sketch to a Markandeya Purana illustration. Devas [Hindu gods] worship Ambika - a form of the Devi [Goddess]. Numbered 42 on the reverse, probably indicating the verse illustrated. Features written instructions for later application of colour - green for the hillscape, red and green for garments, etc. Pahari, Guler. 1770 - 1790. 18 x 22cm