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The goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu., by Unknown, paint, 1820

The goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Unknown

1820

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1820 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a goddess sitting on a throne. She has four arms and wears a crown, jewelry, and a sari. Her skin is pink, and her clothes are orange and blue. She holds a lotus flower in two of her hands. The goddess is decorated with many patterns and designs. Her throne is yellow and has many details. The background of the painting is a light color. This painting is similar to works by artists in the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork depicts the goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu, seated on an intricately designed lotus throne. She has a pink complexion and four arms, and is adorned with elaborate royal jewelry and a crown.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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