Saraswati

Accession Number
1992/1.147

Title
Saraswati

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
late 19th century - early 20th century

Medium & Support
ink and color on paper

Dimensions
17 15/16 in x 10 15/16 in (45.6 cm x 27.8 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink in memory of Vee Ling Edwards

Label copy
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. 

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Birds
Strigiformes (order)
flower (motif)
lotus (plant, general)
seated

& Author Notes

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