Battle of Gods and Demons

Title of artwork
Battle of Gods and Demons
Date of work
1920
Locations
Painted at > Kamasan
Narrative
Depicts > Adiparwa
Collected in ...
Is currently collected in > Goldsworth Collection
Auction marker
Was auctioned at > Venduehuis 2019
Description
Obtaining the amerta after the Churning of the World Ocean. Two scenes: left, demons (raksasa) gather around the figure of the Goddess Pertiwi who holds the amerta, the liquid of life. In the (smaller) right-hand scene, Wisnu fights the demons.
Extended description
This work has no aun-aun motifs, and a highly decorated central tree. The birds in the left-hand scene have small tails. All these are in accordance with a small number of works painted in the 1920s and 1930s by leading artists of Kamasan. Some were sold via Pita Maha, indicating these may not have been intended for a temple, but rather have been made for sale.
Quality
Excellent
Price
€450