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Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta
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Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta
- 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.419-1889
- Gallery location:
In store
Physical description
The god Vishnu is shown recling on the coils of the serpent Ananta (or Shesha) during an intervals between periods of creation. The god Brahma springs from his navel.
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 Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta, made in Calcutta, ca. 1850-1870
Subjects depicted
Hinduism; Vishnu; Serpent; Deity; Brahma; Ananta
Categories
Paintings; Hinduism
Collection code
IND
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