Artwork
Shorashi
Shorashi 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
The painting Shorashi, created in 1885 by an anonymous artist, is a representation of the goddess Devi in one of her forms.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a female deity seated on a stool, adorned in a red and white sari and gold jewelry, holding a small object in one hand.
Technique & Style
Rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, the painting features flat, bright colours with minimal shading, creating a straightforward and uncluttered visual effect against a plain green background.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired from Miss M Steele, who inherited it from her mother, as part of a larger collection.
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
