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Ardhanari

Unknown

1825

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Ardhanari is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1825 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a figure with green skin, wearing a headdress and jewelry. The figure has two arms on the right side and two arms on the left, each holding different objects. The figure is wearing a red sari with gold accents and has a long tail. The background of the painting is a solid color. The style of the painting is reminiscent of Romanticism. If you want to learn more about this style, you should check out the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The sculpture Ardhanari from 1825 represents the fusion of Shiva and Parvati, with the right side portraying Shiva adorned in a tiger skin skirt and the left side depicting Parvati holding a lotus.

Read the full account in the museum source.