Artwork
Holy man seated on a gazelle skin
Holy man seated on a gazelle skin is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This rectangular painting on paper portrays a serene holy man seated on a gazelle skin, set amidst lush greenery and distant landscape elements.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, dressed in a pink dhoti with a necklace and halo, embodies calm and spirituality through his tranquil expression and cross-legged pose, holding beads.
Technique & Style
Vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes characterize the work, contributing to its serene atmosphere. Notably, the artist employs subtle shading techniques, akin to sfumato, to enhance depth and softness.
History & Provenance
Deposited by Mrs. G. Clark in the Indian Department in the mid-20th century, the painting was never reclaimed by its donor.
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
