Kama
1680
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1680
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kama is a 1680 paint by Unknown, a Barbizon school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two people in bright, flowing clothes against a blue sky. The person on the left is holding a bow with an arrow already flying toward a target. The person on the right is balancing on one leg, arms raised like they’re spinning. Below them, a garden blooms with lotus flowers and green plants. The bright colors and dramatic poses suggest movement and energy. The arrow’s path and the dancer’s balance make the scene feel lively and full of action. Next, look up Baroque to see how this painting fits into that bold, expressive style.
The painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper around 1680, depicts Kama, the Hindu god of love, drawing a floral bow to strike a young girl with an arrow.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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