Artwork
Shiva, Parvati and Nandi
Shiva, Parvati and Nandi 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. This 1885 painting on paper depicts the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati with their bull companion Nandi, executed in opaque watercolor.
About this work
Overview
This 1885 painting on paper depicts the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati with their bull companion Nandi, executed in opaque watercolor.
Subject & Meaning
The serene scene shows Shiva and Parvati seated together, with Nandi at their feet, conveying harmony and balance through the figures' gentle expressions and tranquil poses.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold lines, vivid colors, and intricate details, the painting's style is suggestive of Kalighat art, a folk art tradition known for its simplicity and elegance.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the museum in 1950 from Miss M. Steele, whose family had connections to India and Cambridge; it is believed to have been part of a collection possibly gathered by her grandmother.
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
