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The Ten avataras of Vishnu
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The Ten avataras of Vishnu
- Object:
Painting
- Place of origin:
Calcutta, India (made)
- Date:
ca. 1850-1870 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Opaque watercolour on paper
- Museum number:
D.416-1889
- Gallery location:
In store
Physical description
The ten incarnations of Vishnu are arranged in three rows against a blue background. The avatars include Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Parasurama, Rama, Baman, Balarama, Kalki and most likely, Buddha.
Place of Origin
Calcutta, India (made)
Date
ca. 1850-1870 (made)
Artist/maker
unknown (production)
Materials and Techniques
Opaque watercolour on paper
Descriptive line
Painting of the ten incarnations of Vishnu, made in Calcutta, ca. 1850-1870
Subjects depicted
Vishnu; Deity
Categories
Paintings; Hinduism
Collection code
IND
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