Durga and Sambara
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Durga and Sambara is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a rider on a white horse, charging forward. The rider wears a bright yellow crown and red armor, holding a spear. Below, a blue-skinned figure lies on the ground, reaching up. The rider’s face is bold and stylized, with strong outlines and flat colors. The horse’s mane and tail are simple black lines, but the armor has detailed patterns. If you like this bold style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork depicts Durga mounted on a horse, executing the demon Sambara, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard from 1890.
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