Artwork
Durga as Jagaddhatri
Durga as 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.
About this work
Overview
This painting is an opaque watercolor on paper depicting the Hindu goddess Durga as Jagaddhatri.
Subject & Meaning
The goddess is shown seated on a lion, wearing a yellow headpiece and red-orange robes, with four arms holding various objects. Her calm demeanor and the lion's serene expression convey a sense of peaceful power.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold lines, simple shapes, and vibrant colors, characteristic of the Kalighat style, a traditional Indian art form.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired in 1894 from Miss M Steele, whose family had connections to India and Cambridge University. It is believed that the image was part of a collection gathered by her grandmother or mother.
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
