Varahi
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Varahi is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a many-armed figure standing on a lotus base, surrounded by smaller human-like shapes. The main figure has a fierce expression, a tall crown, and heavy jewelry. Tiny animals and people are carved into the base, while smaller figures float around the edges. The figure’s extra arms hold different objects, like a sword and a club. The background has a rounded arch with more small figures inside it. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
A watercolour drawing on paper depicts a stone sculpture of Varahi, the boar-headed goddess. The work was transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design, with the reference RP 51/2237.
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