Brahma enthroned with his goose or swan. Watercolour drawing.
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- 26820i
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Description
Brahma was the first member of the Hindu triad. He is considered as the supreme spirit manifested as the active creator of the universe
Physical description
1 drawing : watercolour, with silver
Notes
Kalighat painting is a school of painting in Kalighat, a small district in Calcutta. It is named after the celebrated Hindu goddess Kali. Kalighat painting originated from the folkart tradition of rural Bengal. The Patuas or picture makers had migrated from Bengal in the early nineteenth century. There are a range of subjects from religious imagery of Hindu gods, goddesses and stories to natural history, social types and proverbs. The range of materials used in drawing are pencil, watercolour, indian ink and silver paint
Reference
Wellcome Collection 26820i
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