Vishnu as Narasimha

Vishnu as Narasimha

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a half-man, half-lion figure with four arms, standing on a pedestal. He has a fierce expression and is wearing a red and yellow outfit. In the background, there's a green landscape with trees and a blue sky with clouds. The figure is holding a person in his arms, and there are two other people standing next to him. One of them is holding a sword. The painting has a lot of detail and color, with a mix of warm and cool tones. The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

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