Vishnu Venkateshvara, Lord of Tirupati

Tirupati School, South India

Created:
Movement:
1799
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key Notes:
Devotional Iconography Intricate Ornamentation
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Dimensions:
Image: 10 5/8 × 7 5/16 in. (27 × 18.6 cm)
medium:
Opaque watercolor and hand-colored silver on paper
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Vishnu Venkateshvara, Lord of Tirupati

The painting titled "Vishnu Venkateshvara, Lord of Tirupati," created in 1799 by an artist from the Tirupati school in South India, exemplifies the intricate artistry of the region during this period. Utilizing opaque watercolor and hand-colored silver on paper, the work reflects the rich tradition of devotional art associated with the Hindu deity Vishnu. The Tirupati school is renowned for its detailed and vibrant depictions of religious subjects, often commissioned for worship and veneration. This particular piece highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of the Tirupati temple, a major pilgrimage site in India. The use of silver in the painting adds a luminous quality, enhancing the divine representation of Vishnu. While specific biographical details about the artist remain scarce, the work is indicative of the skilled craftsmanship and religious devotion characteristic of South Indian art in the late 18th century.

Description of the work:

The painting "Vishnu Venkateshvara, Lord of Tirupati," created in 1799 by the Tirupati school in South India, employs opaque watercolor and hand-colored silver on paper to depict the Hindu deity Vishnu in his form as Venkateshvara, a revered figure in the region. This artwork exemplifies the intricate detailing and vibrant color palette characteristic of South Indian devotional art from the late 18th century.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Vishnu Venkateshvara, Lord of Tirupati