Indra, the god of storms, riding on a white elephant, Airavata.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Indra, the god of storms, riding on a white elephant, Airavata. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man riding a white elephant. The man is adorned in ornate jewelry and clothing, including a tall hat, a necklace, and a sash. He holds a sword in his right hand and a bow in his left. The elephant is decorated with a pink and gold blanket and a golden headdress. The man and the elephant are facing to the left. The man's attire and the elephant's decorations suggest a sense of grandeur and importance. The use of bright colors and intricate details adds to the overall sense of opulence. This painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination.
Indra, depicted with yellow skin and four arms, rides the white elephant Airavata, who is adorned with elaborate trappings. He holds two wavy-bladed swords while his upper body is decorated with eyes, jewelry, and a red scarf, and he wears a green loincloth. The elephant carries a noose in its trunk.
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