Kalki, the tenth and last avatara of Vishnu
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kalki, the tenth and last avatara of Vishnu is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a green-skinned man with a horse head. He wears a yellow shirt, red shorts, and a red cape. He has a sword in his right hand and a round object in his left. He is decorated with jewels and tassels. The man's outfit is detailed and colorful. His horse head has a long snout and a bit in its mouth. The background is plain, which makes the man stand out. This painting is part of the Romanticism movement.
Kalki is depicted as the tenth and final avatar of Vishnu, holding a sword. According to tradition, Kalki is expected to appear at the end of the current age, mounted and wielding a drawn sword to restore moral order and justice.
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