A group of 31 color prints of Hindu deities
20th century; India
Three folio-sized albums distributed by Gita Press of Gorakhpur, each comprising 10 color prints on paper of various Hindu deities, bound-in with tear-away glue; together with a color print on paper of Shanthi Hanuman, after TV Ratnam
Each folio: 19.75" H x 15" W;
Provenance: The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, Ann Arbor, MI, by 2000

Other Notes: Gita Press is an Indian books publishing company, headquartered in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts. It was founded on May 3, 1923 by Jaya Dayal Goyanka and Ghanshyam Das Jalan. Their images are found in many households throughout India, and their influence on the visual vocabulary for modern depictions of deities cannot be overstated.

All in overall great condition, the colors fresh, with no losses or tears. The paper covers of the three albums of color prints with superficial dirt, minor creases, edge tears, and the paper softened due to age. The poster loose, not matted.

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