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Vishnu with Hanuman and attendants

Painting
ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Hindu god Vishnu is shown in the centre of the image, flanked by a consort and attendants, situated in a temple setting. Vishnu's right foot is supported by Hanuman.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVishnu with Hanuman and attendants (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painting on stiffened cloth, with applied glass
Brief description
Painting, Vishnu with Hanuman and attendants, paint and glass on stiffened cloth, Punjab, ca. 1850
Physical description
The Hindu god Vishnu is shown in the centre of the image, flanked by a consort and attendants, situated in a temple setting. Vishnu's right foot is supported by Hanuman.
Dimensions
  • Length: 31cm
  • Width: 80cm
Style
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992 171 p. ISBN 0944142303
Collection
Accession number
07379(IS)

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Record createdJuly 24, 2003
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