Ten avataras of Vishnu
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ten avataras of Vishnu is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows ten colorful figures standing in two rows against a blue background. They all wear bright red, gold, and white clothes with headpieces and necklaces. Some hold weapons or musical instruments, while one sits cross-legged in the front. A small boy rides a horse below them. The figures look like different versions of the same character, each with unique features. Their bright colors and bold lines stand out against the simple background. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A painting in opaque watercolour on paper from 1850 depicts the ten avatars of Vishnu arranged in three horizontal rows against a blue background, including figures such as Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Parasurama, Rama, Baman, Balarama, Kalki and likely Buddha.
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