Vishnu as Narasinha
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Vishnu as Narasinha is a 1770 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a golden lion-man sitting on a throne, holding a sharp tool. A woman in a red dress stands near him, while another person in yellow kneels with a small figure. Behind them, a wall has empty arches, and the floor has bright orange patterns. The lion-man’s face looks fierce, with big eyes and a wild mane. The colors are bold—reds, golds, and bright blues—with lots of detail in the fabrics and jewelry. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork is a painting created in 1770 using opaque watercolour on paper, depicting Vishnu in the form of Narasinha, the man-lion. It was acquired by Maggs Bros. and purchased as part of a group of items (IS. 90 to 128-1954) for £150.
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