Fine Art Reproduction Print (Chromolithograph)
Artist / Date: Unknown | Circa 1880-1890 | India
Key Features
This serene and richly symbolic composition presents Lord Dattatreya, the divine embodiment of the trinity-Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva united in a single form-depicted here with his three faces and six arms in accordance with traditional Indian iconography. Standing calm and radiant against an expansive riverside landscape, Dattatreya represents the synthesis of the three cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction, revered as the supreme guru and lord of yogis.
His six hands hold the sacred attributes of the trinity he embodies-the trishula and damaru of Shiva, the shankha (conch) and chakra of Vishnu, and the kamandalu (water pot) and japamala (prayer beads) associated with Brahma the creator-each attribute affirming his all-encompassing divine nature. His three tranquil faces, crowned with matted ascetic locks, gaze outward with the composure of one who has transcended all duality.
Surrounding Dattatreya are his iconic companions: the cow standing faithfully at his side, symbolizing the earth and the nourishing abundance of Mother Nature, and the four dogs at his feet, traditionally understood to represent the four Vedas that follow the Lord as his eternal attendants. The distant hilltop fort, temple domes, and winding river lend the scene a tranquil, contemplative grandeur befitting the wandering ascetic-guru.
Notably, while the iconography of this work faithfully follows traditional Indian guidelines, its overall composition differs distinctly in character from the more widely circulated Dattatreya prints of the Ravi Varma Press, making this a rare and independent artistic interpretation of the beloved deity. Rendered in the soft, luminous palette of late 19th-century chromolithography, the print offers a serene and devotional vision of one of Hinduism's most revered guru-deities.
Museum-Grade Poster Details
Size: 18 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving fine linework, the soft luminous palette, and the detailed landscape of the original chromolithograph
Finish: Non-glare museum matte finish
Ideal For: Devotees of Dattatreya, practitioners of yoga and the guru tradition, collectors of rare chromolithographs, and admirers of Puranic iconography
Why You'll Love It
A rare and serene Dattatreya print-the divine trinity embodied in one form, with a distinctive composition set apart from the familiar Ravi Varma renditions.
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Bring home Dattatreya, a serene and rare vision of the divine trinity and supreme guru. Available in 18 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.
