Bhairavi
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bhairavi is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman with a golden halo and a red-orange dress standing over a kneeling man. She holds a curved sword in one hand and a small object in the other. Her jewelry includes big earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The background is a plain greenish color, and the woman’s face has bold dark outlines. The kneeling man looks down, while the woman stands firmly, suggesting power. The bright colors and simple shapes make the scene stand out. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
The painting *Bhairavi*, created in 1885 using opaque watercolour on paper, depicts the Hindu goddess Bhairavi—Shiva’s consort in a fierce aspect—standing atop a prone male figure. The work was acquired from Miss M Steele, part of a collection inherited from her mother.
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