Karttikeya
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Karttikeya is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man with a yellow torso and a red and white turban, standing in front of a blue circle with black swirls. He is wearing a white dhoti and a red and white shawl, and has a blue object in his right hand. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be holding a weapon. The background of the painting is a light beige color, with a darker beige border on the left side. The overall style of the painting is reminiscent of Indian art, with bold lines and bright colors. This painting is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
