Ganga
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ganga is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a woman sitting on a fish, surrounded by a halo of light. She is adorned with jewelry and wears an orange sari. The fish is yellow with blue fins, and the woman's skin is painted in shades of gray. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's facial expression is calm and serene, and her eyes are cast downward. Her right hand is raised, and her left hand rests on her lap. The fish appears to be swimming upward, with its mouth open. The painting's style is reminiscent of Indian art, with intricate details and vibrant colors. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
The artwork is a watercolour painting on paper featuring tin alloy details, created around 1850 by an unknown artist. It depicts the goddess Ganga seated on a fish, presented in an enthroned position. The painting was acquired from G. Wild by the Department of Prints and Drawings in 1889.
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