Vishnu as Kurma
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Vishnu as Kurma is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a blue-skinned figure with multiple arms holding a disc and a conch, standing on a giant turtle. Around him, two green, horned creatures kneel, while three men in colorful clothes stand nearby. In the background, a cow walks past a group of people under a bright sky with fluffy clouds. The turtle’s shell is decorated with a lotus flower, and the whole scene looks like a mix of earthy greens, deep blues, and warm reds. The border is bold, with thick red and blue lines framing the image. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
