Artwork
Bhairavi
Bhairavi is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bhairavi is a painting created in 1885 using opaque watercolour on paper. It depicts a powerful female figure standing over a kneeling male figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the Hindu goddess Bhairavi, Shiva's consort in a fierce aspect, standing atop a prone male figure, conveying a sense of power and dominance.
Technique & Style
The work features bold dark outlines, bright colors, and simple shapes, creating a striking visual effect. The artist used opaque watercolour to render the scene, with a plain greenish background that sets off the figures.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired from Miss M Steele, who inherited it from her mother as part of a larger collection.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
