Chandra, the moon, represented as the god Vishnu.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Chandra, the moon, represented as the god Vishnu. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a standing figure with four arms, wearing bright gold and red robes. The figure holds a flower, a small drum, and makes hand gestures. A crescent moon sits above its head, and its hair is styled in a tall, pointed shape. The background is a simple circle with pink rays around the edges. The figure’s pose and the moon symbol suggest it’s meant to represent a god from Hindu tradition. The bright colors and detailed patterns on the clothing are typical of paintings made in South Asia around this time. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork depicts Chandra, the moon god, portrayed as the deity Vishnu, distinguished by a crescent moon attached to the side of his crown. He stands within a radiant halo, emphasizing his divine presence. The piece is attributed to an unknown artist and dates to 1820.
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