Saraswati and Ganesh
Painting
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the two gods of wisdom, Saraswati and Ganesh are seated facing each other. Saraswati is the Goddess of leaming, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is worshipped by those interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists. She is carrying a white lotus symbolizing supreme knowledge while seated on her vehicle, the swan.
Lord Ganesha - the Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant - represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. A tray of laddus (sweet snack) near the Lord denotes that he bestows wealth and prosperity. The vehicle of Ganesha, the mouse, is sitting near the feet of Ganesha indicating one who has conquered his ego.
Lord Ganesha - the Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant - represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. A tray of laddus (sweet snack) near the Lord denotes that he bestows wealth and prosperity. The vehicle of Ganesha, the mouse, is sitting near the feet of Ganesha indicating one who has conquered his ego.
Object details
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| Title | Saraswati and Ganesh (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Ganesh with Saraswati, opaque watercolour on paper, Punjab plain, possibly Lahore, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the two gods of wisdom, Saraswati and Ganesh are seated facing each other. Saraswati is the Goddess of leaming, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is worshipped by those interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists. She is carrying a white lotus symbolizing supreme knowledge while seated on her vehicle, the swan. Lord Ganesha - the Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant - represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. A tray of laddus (sweet snack) near the Lord denotes that he bestows wealth and prosperity. The vehicle of Ganesha, the mouse, is sitting near the feet of Ganesha indicating one who has conquered his ego. |
| Content description | Saraswati and Ganesh are seated facing each other. Saraswati is the Goddess of leaming, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is worshipped by those interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists. She is carrying a white lotus symbolizing supreme knowledge while seated on her vehicle, the swan. |
| Credit line | Given by Rudyard Kipling Esq., Bateman's, Burwash, Sussex |
| Object history | Part of an album, containing 196 prints, paintings and pen and pencil drawings together with 37 loose pages of paintings, calligraphic drawings, and outline pen drawings. The album was collected by late J. Lockwood Kipling. He later became director of the Lahore School of Art. The album was presented to the Museum by his son Rudyard Kipling in 1917. |
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| Accession number | IM.2:94-1917 |
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| Record created | November 18, 2002 |
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