Durga and Ganesha
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Durga and Ganesha is a 1880 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a woman with multiple arms, wearing a green dress and a crown, holding a small figure. The woman has a yellow complexion and is adorned with jewelry. The small figure she holds is also yellow and appears to be a child. The background of the painting is a light brown color. The woman's multiple arms are a notable feature of the painting, and the intricate details of her jewelry and clothing are also worth mentioning. The overall style of the painting is reminiscent of traditional Indian art. The subject of this painting, kalighat, is a fascinating topic to explore further.
The artwork is a painting from 1880, created using opaque watercolour and tin alloy on paper, and portrays Durga holding Ganesha in her arms. Durga is depicted wearing a green sari with silver trim, adorned with abundant silver jewellery on her eight arms, which are rendered in tin alloy.
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