Artwork
Pavana
Pavana is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pavana is a painting created in 1885 using opaque watercolour on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Pavana, the Hindu wind god, dressed in vibrant attire with a red and black striped outfit, gold trim, and red hat and shoes, holding a small green object with hands pressed together.
Technique & Style
The artwork features flat colors and clear outlines, creating a decorative image with sharp color contrasts, distinct from realistic representations that often employ chiaroscuro, a technique using strong light and dark contrasts.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired in 1894 from Miss M Steele, whose family had connections to India and Cambridge; it may have been inherited from her grandmother, who lived in India.
Artist & collection
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