Durga as Annapurna
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Durga as Annapurna is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a woman in a red sari sitting on a blue patterned mat, with a man standing beside her. The woman has long black hair and is adorned with jewelry, including a crown, earrings, and bracelets. She is holding a bowl in her lap. The man, dressed in a white shirt and yellow leopard-print shorts, has a blue and black headdress and is wearing a necklace and bracelets. He is holding a trident in his right hand. The woman's attire and the man's accessories suggest a religious or cultural context. The painting's style, with bold lines and vivid colors, is reminiscent of traditional Indian art. The painting's use of bold colors and intricate details invites the viewer to explore the world of kalighat.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on cardboard from 1890 depicts Durga in the form of Annapurna offering food to Shiva, who appears before her as a mendicant.
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