Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man dressed in traditional Indian attire, standing in a grassy field with flowers. He wears a red and yellow dhoti, a purple sash, and a red and gold top. On his head is a tall, ornate crown adorned with jewels. In his right hand, he holds an axe, while his left hand grasps a bow. A quiver of arrows is attached to his back. The man's outfit and accessories suggest a regal or divine status. The background of the painting is a solid green color, which provides a striking contrast to the vibrant colors of the man's clothing. This painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination in art.
A painting from 1780 in opaque watercolour on paper depicts Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, shown as Rama holding an axe.
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