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Saraswati

Shri Hiralal BrahmakarLate 19th century

Museum of Art & Photography

Museum of Art & Photography
Bangalore, India

This is a print depicting Saraswati standing cross-legged on a lotus. She is two armed an plucks on the strings of a musical instrument (a veena) with one hand. She is framed by two attendants on either side - one playing the violin and the other an unidentified string instrument (ektara?). Two small winged-figures holding banners stand on top of the architectural frame that sorrunds the composition. The frame is topped by an eagle with its wings spread out.

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  • Title: Saraswati
  • Creator: Shri Hiralal Brahmakar
  • Date Created: Late 19th century
  • Location: Kolkata
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 16.4 cm, W. 11.3 cm
  • Type: Print
  • Medium: Woodcut Print
  • Museum No.: POP.01705
  • Department: Popular Culture
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