Ganesha
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ganesha is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a large figure with an elephant head, sitting cross-legged on the ground. He is dressed in a yellow robe and has a white sash around his neck. The figure holds a bowl in his right hand and a flower in his left. Two women stand on either side of him, each holding an object. The background is a pale green color with a blue sky at the top. The figure's elephant head and large size suggest that he is a deity, possibly Ganesha. The women's presence and the objects they hold may indicate a ritual or ceremony. The overall scene appears to be a religious or spiritual depiction. If you're interested in learning more about religious art, you might want to explore the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper from 1850, depicting the Hindu deity Ganesha accompanied by two attendants.
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