Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a blue-skinned figure with four arms, standing on a fish's tail. The figure wears a red and gold outfit, with a crown on its head. It holds a sword in one hand and a lotus flower in another. The figure stands on a rocky surface with pink flowers. The background is a light green color. The painting is framed in a red border with a gold outline. This painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu, shown emerging from the mouth of a fish in opaque watercolour on paper, created around 1780 by an unknown artist.
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