Artwork
Dushanta and Shakuntala
Dushanta and Shakuntala is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dushanta and Shakuntala is a painting created in 1890 using watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene between two figures, Dushanta and Shakuntala, likely drawn from a narrative. The man's gesture and the woman's attire, adorned with jewelry, imply a story is being conveyed.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold outlines, flat colors, and traditional Indian clothing. Its bright, simple aesthetic is reminiscent of a style that emphasizes light and everyday scenes.
Context
The painting's focus on an everyday moment aligns with the principles of Realism, an artistic movement that highlights ordinary life.
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
