Artwork
The demon Kumbhakarna.
The demon Kumbhakarna. is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting depicts Kumbhakarna, a figure from mythology, in a powerful and dynamic pose.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts Kumbhakarna, a figure from mythology, in a powerful and dynamic pose.
Subject & Meaning
Kumbhakarna is shown as a muscular man with a fierce expression, wearing ornate armor and a jewel-encrusted crown, holding a staff and a blue orb. The title at the bottom identifies him as a brother of a warrior, likely referencing his role in a mythological narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting features vivid colors and intricate patterns, with Kumbhakarna's armor rendered in red, gold, and green. The use of bright hues and detailed ornamentation suggests a style characteristic of traditional Indian art.
Artist & collection
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
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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
