Vishnu and Ananta
Painting
ca. 1850-1870 (made)
ca. 1850-1870 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, 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.
Object details
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Title | Vishnu and Ananta (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta, opaque watercolour on paper, Kalighat, Kolkata, ca. 1850-1870 |
Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, 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. |
Content 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. |
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Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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Accession number | D.419-1889 |
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Record created | June 30, 2003 |
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