This Bengali depiction of Lakshmi blends her role as a fertility goddess with symbols of agricultural abundance, such as a sheaf of rice and a vessel of vermilion powder, while also incorporating an owl for wisdom. The seashells at her feet, though inspired by European engravings, cleverly double as a reference to the cowrie shells historically used as currency in Bengal, linking her to both water and wealth. Through these diverse elements, the artwork merges local traditions, ritual offerings, and cross-cultural artistic influences to represent prosperity.
About This Print
This print features a lithograph with black ink, watercolor, and glaze on paper, created in 1883 by an unknown Bengali artist. The work reflects the rich visual culture of 19th-century Bengal, where traditional religious imagery met the technical possibilities of colonial-era printmaking.
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