Artwork
Vishnu as Kalki avatar
Vishnu as Kalki avatar is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting depicts Vishnu in his Kalki avatar, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts Vishnu in his Kalki avatar, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper. The artwork is framed in blue and gold with illegible writing at the top.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Vishnu, blue-skinned and haloed, mounted on a white horse, holding a bow and arrow. He is destined to appear at the earth's lowest point to vanquish evil and initiate a new cycle of creation.
Technique & Style
The painting features a blue-skinned figure wearing a yellow dhoti and red shawl against a red and orange background with white clouds. The use of opaque watercolour on paper creates a vivid representation of the scene.
Artist & collection
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