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Vishnu Battles Madhu and Kaitabha
Unknown Artist
An 18th-century Indian painting depicting Lord Vishnu in battle, set against a hypnotic background of rhythmic, swirling cosmic waves.
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The Churning of the Ocean of Milk
Unknown Artist
1785 · Medium Not Listed
This 18th-century Indian miniature painting vividly depicts the 'Samudra Manthan,' the cosmic churning of the ocean of milk from Hindu mythology.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with rich warm-brown color — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Soft white, Soft sage
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1785, this painting illustrates the Hindu creation myth of Samudra Manthan. The composition shows the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) using the serpent Vasuki to rotate Mount Mandara, which rests upon the back of Vishnu in his tortoise avatar, Kurma. The scene is populated with symbolic figures and objects emerging from the ocean, rendered in a detailed, narrative style characteristic of South Asian traditional painting.
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