Artwork description:

This is part of the Dashavatar series- MATSYA AVATARA.

Matsya ( fish) is the avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in the form of a fish. Often listed as the first avatar in the lists of the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, Matsya is described to have rescued the first man, Manu, from a great deluge. Matsya may be depicted as a giant fish, or anthropomorphically with a human torso connected to the rear half of a fish.
Every print is hand pulled by me, and therefore proudly shows the various marks left from the rough surface of the Lino block, which furthermore give the piece of artwork that unique handmade quality that only Lino prints have. This is all part of the beauty of the medium and why I love Lino printing.Please note Variations in colour of the screen are technically possible.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or custom requests of this image.

Materials used:

linoleum sheet , Fabriano Paper and Caligo relief ink

Tags:

#lord vishnu #dashavatar #matsya #half fish half human #fish #linocut #original artwork #printmaking #lino print #mythology #handmade paper #original print #indian art #hinduism 

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