Artwork
Revati
Revati 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
Revati is a painting on cardboard, created using watercolour and tin alloy. It depicts a woman in a distinctive pose and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman holding a fan, not a snake as might be expected. She is likely Revati, a figure associated with a lunar mansion in astronomy. The image represents a symbolic or astronomical concept through a human figure.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold, flat colors with a simple black outline, lacking deep shadows or blending. The use of watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard gives it a distinct texture and visual quality.
Context
The style of Revati is reminiscent of traditional Indian art, with its use of bright colors and simple forms. Similar works can be found in collections such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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
