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Saraswati

Indian

Artwork Details

Saraswati
late 19th century - early 20th century
Indian
ink and color on paper
17 15/16 in x 10 15/16 in (45.6 cm x 27.8 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink in memory of Vee Ling Edwards
1992/1.147

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Anonymous
Saraswati
India, West Bengal, Kalighat school
Late 19th century to early 20th century
Ink and color on paper
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
in memory of Vee Ling Edwards, 1992/1.147

Subject Matter:

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and learning. The lotus symbolizes light, knowledge, and truth.

Physical Description:

The goddess Saraswati sits among red flowers, possibly lotus. Her left foot is on a flower while her right leg is crossed over on her thigh. She is wearing a red dress and a headdress. An uncolored bird is drawn on the lower left corner of the painting. 

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