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A two armed male figure.

Unknown

1820

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

A two armed male figure. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1820 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a seated man with four arms, wearing bright colors and heavy jewelry. His skin is pink, and he holds a golden staff shaped like a snake. Behind him is a leafy tree, and he sits on a throne with yellow and red patterns. The writing at the bottom names a place called *Vadom*, but we don’t know what it means here. The style looks like it comes from a time when artists loved bold colors and detailed designs. If you like this kind of art, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more pieces like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A two-armed male figure is depicted dressed as a Vaishnavite saint, seated on cushions and adorned with garlands. He holds a palm-leaf manuscript and a sceptre in his left hand.

Read the full account in the museum source.