Vishnu
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Vishnu is a 1840 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures standing side by side against a bright green background. The central figure has a dark face, wears a gold-and-green outfit covered in intricate patterns, and holds a staff. The two smaller figures on either side are dressed in matching detailed robes, with one holding a fan and the other a scroll. Above them, a red arch frames rows of small, round orange shapes. The figures’ faces and clothes are packed with tiny, precise designs, almost like embroidery. The colors are bold—greens, reds, and golds—with a lot of shimmering detail. If you like this kind of rich decoration, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The artwork is a painting on stiffened card with attached mica, depicting a standing figure of Vishnu accompanied by two female attendants.
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