Fish Incarnation of Lord Vishnu the Preserver

Name/Title

Fish Incarnation of Lord Vishnu the Preserver

Entry/Object ID

1998.09.14

Description

The painting depicts a central figure with a human upper body and a fish-like lower body. The figure has multiple arms, each holding different symbolic items, and is surrounded by detailed floral patterns and geometric designs.

Type of Painting

Ink

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Lord Vishnu

Subject Person

Lord Vishnu

Subject Place

Country

India

Acquisition

Accession

1998.09

Source or Donor

Derek Davenport

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Derek Davenport

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Attribution, Note

Location

Back Upper Left Corner

Transcription

FISH INCARNATION OF LORD VISHNU - the preserver. मीनरप

Language

English + Hindi

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Note

Location

Back Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

1998.09.14 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

29-3/4 in

Width

21-3/4 in