Aswattham and Shiva
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Aswattham and Shiva is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures standing outdoors. The person on the left holds a trident and wears a simple yellow skirt with black patterns. The figure on the right is dressed in bright, layered clothes—reds, purples, and golds—with a crown and a bow slung over their shoulder. The background is a rough sketch of trees and a pale sky. The bright colors and loose brushwork make the scene feel lively, almost like a quick sketch. The figures look like they’re in motion, with bold lines and flat colors. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works from this era.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on cardboard from 1890 depicts the scene of Ashwatthama attacking Shiva with a tree branch.
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