Four-armed Ganesha Possibly 1867 - 1868

Isidore Kinsbergen's "Four-armed Ganesha" from 1867-1868 is a photograph of a Hindu deity statue with intricate carvings. The image captures Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings and remover of obstacles, depicted with four arms and seated on a base adorned with various carvings. The image is a testament to the artistic and cultural significance of Hindu iconography, capturing the detailed craftsmanship of the statue in a grayscale photograph. This photograph, taken by the Dutch photographer Kinsbergen, offers a glimpse into the religious practices and beliefs of the time and place where the statue was originally located.