Lakshmi
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lakshmi is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman seated on a lotus flower, surrounded by two white elephants raising their trunks. She wears a red skirt and gold jewelry, with a crown on her head. Below her, a small figure with a bull’s head lies on the ground, reaching toward her. The woman’s calm expression and the elephants’ lifted trunks suggest a moment of blessing or protection. The bright colors and simple shapes make the scene feel peaceful. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
The artwork depicts Lakshmi, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, shown being lustrated by elephants. Created around 1850, it is an illustration on paper transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design with the reference RP 51/2237.
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