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A yogi worshipping Vishnu on Garuda

Unknown

1800

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

A yogi worshipping Vishnu on Garuda is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lush garden with bright greens, yellow flowers, and a winding path. A man in white lies stretched out on the grass, arms raised, while another man sits nearby, holding a book. In the background, a figure with blue skin rides a giant golden bird, and small white birds walk along the path. The bright colors and detailed nature scenes stand out—every leaf and flower is carefully painted. The man lying down looks like he’s in a deep meditative state, while the seated man seems to be reading or praying. If you like this kind of detailed, colorful scene, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A painting in opaque watercolor on paper depicts a yogi represented three times: once seated before his hut and twice in acts of worship toward Vishnu, who is shown seated on Garuda. The scene unfolds within a richly detailed landscape.

Read the full account in the museum source.