Kali and Shiva
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kali and Shiva is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a woman standing over a man, with her right foot on his chest. She has long dark hair and wears a crown, a necklace, and a skirt. Her arms are outstretched, and she holds a sword in her right hand and a severed head in her left. The woman's skin is blue, and her tongue is out. The man on the ground is pale and appears to be dead. The woman's attire and the man's position suggest a scene of conquest or sacrifice. The woman's blue skin and the man's pale complexion create a striking contrast. This painting is reminiscent of the works held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The artwork depicts Kali standing atop the prone figure of Shiva, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard from 1890.
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