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Vishnu in his form as Pandharinatha or Vithoba worshipped at Pandharpur (Maharashtra)

Vishnu in his form as Pandharinatha or Vithoba worshipped at Pandharpur (Maharashtra), by Unknown, paint, 1820
Vishnu in his form as Pandharinatha or Vithoba worshipped at Pandharpur (Maharashtra), by Unknown, paint, 1820

Vishnu in his form as Pandharinatha or Vithoba worshipped at Pandharpur (Maharashtra) is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting depicts a four-armed deity, identified as Vishnu in his form as Pandharinatha or Vithoba, a revered figure in Maharashtra.

About this work

Overview

This painting depicts a four-armed deity, identified as Vishnu in his form as Pandharinatha or Vithoba, a revered figure in Maharashtra.

Subject & Meaning

The deity is shown seated on a cushion, adorned with jewelry and traditional attributes, conveying a sense of serenity and spiritual significance.

Technique & Style

The painting features intricate details, including ornate jewelry and subtle facial expression, against a plain off-white background.

Context

The work is associated with Romanticism, a movement emphasizing emotional and expressive qualities.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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