Artwork
Durga and Jagaddhatri
Durga and Jagaddhatri 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. This 1885 painting is an opaque watercolor on paper, depicting the goddess Durga as Jagaddhatri.
About this work
Overview
This 1885 painting is an opaque watercolor on paper, depicting the goddess Durga as Jagaddhatri.
Subject & Meaning
The goddess is shown with four arms, seated on a lion, wearing a red dress and gold jewelry. A blue-skinned creature with fangs and horns looks up at her. The contrast between her calm face and the lion's fierce pose is a characteristic element of the composition.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in a style associated with the Kalighat tradition, known for its vivid and dynamic depictions.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired in 1894 from Miss M Steele, whose family had connections to India and Cambridge. It may have been originally collected by her grandmother, who lived in India.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
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
