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Entrance of the Great Cave Temple of Elephanta near Bombay

William Westall ARA; British

Artwork Details

Entrance of the Great Cave Temple of Elephanta near Bombay
1803
William Westall ARA; British
print on paper
12 ½ x 16 1/16 in. (31.75 x 40.8 cm);7 15/16 x 11 3/8 in. (20.16 x 28.89 cm);18 x 22 in. (45.72 x 55.88 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2018/2.118

Description

Physical Description:

The entrance to a cave is shown with many carved pillars and a relief with five figures at the left. Two striped orange and black snakes are visible among the fallen rocks and pillars in the foreground.

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