Artwork
One of twelve paintings of Hindu deities.
One of twelve paintings of Hindu deities. is a gouache painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This small, intricately painted work is one of a dozen depictions of Hindu deities.
About this work
Overview
This small, intricately painted work is one of a dozen depictions of Hindu deities. It showcases Virabhadra, rendered in gouache on a mica surface.
Subject & Meaning
The painting represents Virabhadra, a significant figure in Hindu mythology. The vibrant colors used emphasize the deity's importance.
Technique & Style
The artwork's mica base lends it a characteristic sheen, a trait common in Indian paintings of this period. The gouache technique employed here is notable for its use of opaque, vivid colors.
Context
This painting is part of a larger set, suggesting a cohesive artistic or devotional project. Its style and method are representative of a specific tradition in Indian art.
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
