Title
Siddhi Vinayak (a form of Ganesha)
late 19th century-early 20th century
Artist
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Details
- Place where the work was made
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India
- Date
- late 19th century-early 20th century
- Media category
- Materials used
- chromolithograph
- Dimensions
- 50.3 x 38.2 cm
- Credit
- Gift of Dr Jim Masselos 2011
- Location
- Not on display
- Accession number
- 108.2011
- Copyright
- Artist information
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Chitrashala Press
Works in the collection
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About
One of the many forms of Ganesha is Siddhi Vinayak. The story associated with this representation is that the god Vishnu once prayed to Ganesha, as remover of obstacles, before fighting demons. This Ganesha is called Siddhi, referring to success, because Vishnu was victorious. Siddhi Vinayak images are unique in having a trunk that turns to the right, as represented in this print. Here, Ganesha sits in a relaxed fashion attended by a woman in a setting that combines Western and Indian traditions.
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, February 2011.
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Places
Where the work was made
India
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Exhibition history
Shown in 1 exhibition
Correspondence, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 10 Sep 2022–2024
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Provenance
Jim Masselos, pre 2011, Sydney/New South Wales/Australia, purchased in India. Donated to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, March 2011.