Who painted Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva?

Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva was painted by Unknown in 1825.

Where can I see Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva?

Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva?

Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva

Unknown , 1825

Hari-hara, the union of Vishnu and Shiva is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting represents Hari-hara, a combined form of the Hindu deities Vishnu and Shiva.

About this work

Overview

This painting represents Hari-hara, a combined form of the Hindu deities Vishnu and Shiva. Created in 1825, it is part of a series of 100 drawings of Hindu deities from South India.

Subject & Meaning

The deity is depicted with two faces and four arms, conveying a sense of calmness and serenity through its serene facial expressions. The dual representation symbolizes the union of Vishnu and Shiva.

Technique & Style

The painting features ornate jewelry, a headdress, and a pink and gold robe against a light beige background. The use of gold and pink colors adds a sense of luxury and opulence, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination.