The avatars of Vishnu, North India, 19th century Gouache and gold on paper depicting the fish Matsya emerging from a body of water lined with water lilies, carrying on its wide-open mouth the turtle Kuma, on whose carapace rests the multi-headed serpent Ananta. In the background, a grassy hill with trees, and in the distance, a second hill with a few houses under a stormy sky. Gouache framed with a thin yellow border and a red margin. Framed. 32.3 x 24.7 cm Some wear and folds.