Parasurama Holding an axe and a Lotus Bud
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Parasurama Holding an axe and a Lotus Bud is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a figure holding an axe and a lotus bud. This figure is Parasurama, a character from Indian mythology. He's often depicted with these symbols, which represent his strength and spiritual growth. The style of this painting is a blend of Indian and Western art, which is a key feature of works found in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A painting from around 1825 shows Parasurama, the sixth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, holding an axe and a lotus bud. Produced in Trichinopoly (Tiruchirappalli), it is part of a set of 100 detailed depictions of Hindu deities, likely commissioned by an English collector interested in scholarly representations. The work reflects a blend of traditional Indian artistic methods and Western stylistic conventions.
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