Mar 18, 2014

Vishnu and Lakshmi

Vishnu and Lakshmi

c. 1890

Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paper

Secondary Support: 47.8 x 29.1 cm (18 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Painting only: 45.6 x 27.7 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward 2003.132

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Vishnu in his four-armed form is depicted seated with his consort Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) while his vehicle, the eagle, kneels in front of him.

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