Brahma riding on his goose
Painting
ca. 1850 (made), mid 19th century (made)
ca. 1850 (made), mid 19th century (made)
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One of two drawings of gods. Brahma is shown with four heads and eight arms, seated on a lotus seat, mounted on the back of his vehicle the goose.
Object details
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| Title | Brahma riding on his goose (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Brahma riding on his goose, made in Murshidabad, ca. 1850 |
| Physical description | One of two drawings of gods. Brahma is shown with four heads and eight arms, seated on a lotus seat, mounted on the back of his vehicle the goose. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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| 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, 75 p. ISBN 0944142303 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.403-1889 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2003 |
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