Sarasvati, the goddess of learning, speech and music
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sarasvati, the goddess of learning, speech and music is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This figure sits on a decorated throne, holding a golden staff and a book. Her outfit is bright—reds, golds, and greens—with heavy jewelry and a tall, jewel-encrusted crown. One arm rests on a drum, the other holds a small object, and her feet dangle freely. The title says this is Sarasvati, a goddess linked to learning and music. The colors and patterns look very detailed, almost like embroidery. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A drawing from a series of 100 depictions of Hindu deities created in South India in 1825 portrays Sarasvati, the goddess of learning, speech, and music, seated while holding a rudra vina and a palm-leaf manuscript.
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