Untitled
The Met
Artist: Tirupati School, South India
Date: late 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Opaque watercolor and hand-colored silver on paper
Dimensions: Image: 10 5/8 × 7 5/16 in. (27 × 18.6 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2022
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central blue-skinned, four-armed figure is flanked by two smaller, richly adorned figures
Detailed Description
This vertical painting depicts a central blue-skinned figure flanked by two smaller, light-skinned figures, all set against a plain, light brown background within a red and blue arched frame. The central figure stands frontally, tall, with four arms. The figure wears an elaborate, tiered gold crown and extensive gold and dark-colored jewelry, including multiple necklaces, armbands, bracelets, and anklets. A red and gold patterned fabric garment covers the lower body, with a richly decorated sash hanging down the center. The figure's face features large, wide-open eyes, a small nose, and a mouth slightly curved upwards, with a vertical red mark on the forehead. In the upper right hand, the figure holds a golden conch shell, and in the upper left hand, a golden discus, both adorned with red flame-like elements. The lower right hand is extended forward with the palm open, while the lower left hand rests on a long, ornate staff or mace. On either side of the central figure, two smaller figures stand facing inward, their heads turned towards the central figure. These figures have light brown skin and wear elaborate, smaller versions of the central figure's crown. They are dressed in orange and red garments, complemented by intricate gold jewelry, including necklaces, armbands, and bracelets. Their hands are pressed together, palms touching, near their chests. The background is a uniform, light brown, enclosed by a thick red border with a thin blue inner line, forming an arch at the top.
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