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One of nine paintings depicting Hindu deities., by Unknown, watercolor, 1900

One of nine paintings depicting Hindu deities.

Unknown

1900

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

One of nine paintings depicting Hindu deities. is a 1900 watercolor by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1900 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows Ganesha, a Hindu deity. It's one of nine paintings depicting different gods. The paintings were made in opaque watercolour on paper, which is a pretty common technique for this type of artwork. Ganesha is often shown with a big belly and a broken tusk, and this painting follows that tradition. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to learn more about this style of painting.

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