Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.

Durga on a lotus with all her weapons surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.

Two couples in a dance position. Ink drawing.

Shiva with the Ganges and Nandi bull with Durga and lion seated on lotuses. Gouache drawing.

Saravati holding a musical instrument, sitting on a lotus in water. Lithograph.

Lakshmi lustrated by two elephants. Watercolour, 18--.

Radha and Krishna flanked by two devotees. Chromolithograph.

Vishnu reclining on the ocean with Brahma springing from a lotus growing from Vishnu's navel with attendants. Coloured transfer lithograph.

Bird's foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and common vetch (Lathyrus pratensis): entire flowering plants. Coloured etching by A. Duménil, c. 1865, after P. Naudin.

Trefoil (Lotus gracilis): entire flowering and fruiting plant with separate floral segments. Coloured etching after J. Schütz, c.1802.

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1 drawing : gouache, with gold and oxidised silver

The god Vishnu in his fish avatar, Matsya, vanquishing the demon Hayagriva (left), who had stolen the sacred scriptures (Vedas) from the god Brahma. Gouache drawing.

<p>Lakshmi is personified as the goddess of fortune, and also the embodiment of loveliness, grace and charm. In this particular representation Lakshmi is known more commonly as Padmā</p>

Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

<p>Sarasvati is the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts. As a water goddess she is lauded for her purity, fertility, fatness and wealth. Sarasvati is the consort of Brahma</p>

1 drawing : pencil, with watercolour and silver

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

1 drawing : brush and ink, with white heightening

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The god Vishnu in his fish avatar, Matsya, vanquishing the demon Hayagriva (left), who had stolen the sacred scriptures (Vedas) from the god Brahma. Gouache drawing.

Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A woman holding flowers. Ink drawing.

Durga on a lotus with all her weapons surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.

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Lotus

Images

Works

The god Vishnu in his fish avatar, Matsya, vanquishing the demon Hayagriva (left), who had stolen the sacred scriptures (Vedas) from the god Brahma. Gouache drawing.

Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

Sarasvati sitting on lotuses plying her vina. Watercolour drawing.

A woman holding flowers. Ink drawing.

Durga on a lotus with all her weapons surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.

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