Vishnu and Laksmi
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Vishnu and Laksmi is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures riding a giant bird. The central figure has dark skin, a crown with jewels, and four arms holding objects. The bird has bright yellow feathers and wings spread wide. The background is plain, but the figures wear colorful, patterned clothes with gold and red details. The title says "Vishnu and Laksmi," which are names from Hindu stories. The bird they ride is called Garuda, a mythical creature. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
A drawing from a series of 100 depictions of Hindu deities produced in South India in 1820 shows Vishnu and Lakshmi seated on Garuda, the mythical eagle mount.
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