Kala-Bhairava, an emanation of the god Shiva, with trident and hound.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kala-Bhairava, an emanation of the god Shiva, with trident and hound. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In the painting, a figure with dark skin and a pink headdress is depicted. The figure is adorned with gold jewelry and holds a trident in their right hand. A hound stands beside them, looking up. The figure's attire includes a loincloth, anklets, and bracelets, and they wear a long necklace. Their hair is styled in a bun, and they have a third eye on their forehead. The figure's facial expression is serious, and they appear to be in motion. The background of the painting is a light color, which contrasts with the darker tones of the figure and the hound. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy, as if the figure is about to move forward. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
A scarlet-skinned figure identified as Kala-Bhairava, an emanation of Shiva, stands nude except for ornate jewellery and a garland of skulls. He holds a trident across his shoulders with both hands, while a black hound accompanies him.
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