Annapurna and Shiva
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Annapurna and Shiva is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures standing side by side. The one on the left wears a bright orange dress with gold trim and a yellow headpiece shaped like flames. The figure on the right is lighter-skinned, with a blue necklace and a snake wrapped around one arm. Both have bold black outlines and simple backgrounds. The woman’s hand rests on the man’s shoulder, and he holds a small object in his palm. Their faces are calm, with simple lines and bright colors. Look up kalighat to see more paintings like this.
