Vishnu
Painting
ca. 1780 (made)
ca. 1780 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Vishnu riding on a horse made up of women, and preceded by a woman on foot holding a sword. Inscribed in English on the reverse; 'The Saumy or God of Vicaty Royaloo, the Company's Interpreter at Masulipatam'.
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Title | Vishnu (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, Vishnu riding on composite horse, opaque watercolour on paper, Eastern Deccan, possibly Machilipatnam, ca. 1780 |
Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Vishnu riding on a horse made up of women, and preceded by a woman on foot holding a sword. Inscribed in English on the reverse; 'The Saumy or God of Vicaty Royaloo, the Company's Interpreter at Masulipatam'. |
Content description | Vishnu riding on a horse made up of women, and preceded by a woman on foot holding a sword. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'The Saumy or God of Vicaty Royaloo, the Company's Interpreter at Masulipatam'. Note Inscribed in English on the reverse |
Credit line | Given by Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha and Colonel T.G.Gayer-Anderson, C.M.G., D.S.O. |
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Accession number | IS.210-1953 |
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Record created | November 29, 2002 |
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