Artwork

Jyeshtha

Jyeshtha, by Unknown, paint, 1890
Jyeshtha, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Jyeshtha 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

This painting, titled Jyeshtha, is a mixed-media work on cardboard featuring a four-armed female figure.

Subject & Meaning

The figure, dressed in a red sari, rides a crocodile-like creature and holds various objects, including a trident, symbolizing the eighteenth lunar mansion, Jyeshtha.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour and tin alloy, the work exhibits bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, evoking an Impressionist aesthetic.

History & Provenance

The painting was featured in the 1971 *Tantra* exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery, curated by Philip S. Rawson for the Arts Council of Great Britain.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known