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Indian
Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, slaying his mother Renuka (late 19th century)
watercolour, ink and silver paint over charcoal on paper (Kalighat school)
43.4 × 26.8 cm (image) 45.8 × 27.1 cm (sheet)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1961
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

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