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Lakshmi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Lakshmi, standing on a pink lotus flower in a body of water. She has four arms and is wearing a red sari with gold trim. Her hair is black and she is wearing a gold crown. She holds two pink lotus flowers in her top two hands. Her bottom right hand holds a pink garland. Her bottom left hand is open and palm up. She is wearing several bracelets on each arm. The body of water is surrounded by rocks and trees. A white elephant is on the right side, and three white swans are on the left side. The background includes trees, bushes, and a blue sky with clouds. The image has a beige border and is set against a black background. The title "Lakshmi" is written in English at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
Lithograph
Culture
India
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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