Artwork
Uttaraphalguni
Uttaraphalguni 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
This watercolor and tin alloy painting on cardboard represents Uttaraphalguni, the twelfth lunar mansion, through a female figure. Key elements include a cresset and a bunch of grass, symbolically conveying the lunar mansion's essence.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman in traditional Indian attire, embodies Uttaraphalguni. Her serious demeanor, paired with the cresset (often associated with light or purification) and grass, may symbolize growth, illumination, or harmony within the lunar mansion's astrological context.
Technique & Style
Executed in bold, vibrant colors with simple, expressive lines, the painting reflects influences of traditional Indian art. The incorporation of tin alloy adds depth, contrasting with the softer watercolor elements.
Context
The work's style and subject matter place it within the broader framework of Indian artistic traditions. While it shares some realism in depiction, its symbolic and astrological themes distinguish it from the broader Realism movement.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for this work, leaving its exact date, artist, and ownership history unclear.
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
