Lakhsmi the Goddess of Wealth Astride Her Elephant

Painting

Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Lakhsmi the Goddess of Wealth Astride Her Elephant

Entry/Object ID

1998.09.01

Description

The painting depicts a central figure standing over an elaborately decorated elephant. The figure is dressed in vibrant colors, including purple, yellow, and blue, with arms raised and surrounded by intricate floral and geometric patterns. The elephant, positioned below the figure, is adorned with colorful patterns and symbols.

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Lakshmi

Subject Person

Lakshmi

Subject Place

Country

India

Acquisition

Accession

1998.09

Source or Donor

Derek Davenport

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Derek Davenport

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Madhubani

Country

India

Notes

Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Attribution, Note

Location

Back Upper Left Corner

Transcription

LAKHSMI The Goddess of WEALTH her carrier is Elephant

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen, Pencil

Type

Note

Location

Back Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

1998.09.01 DAD

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

29-5/8 in

Width

19-7/8 in

Provenance

Notes

Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 1998