Karttikeya

Karttikeya

Unknown

1850

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a muscular man in bright colors. He’s wearing a yellow chest wrap and blue pants with a crisscross pattern. His arms are flexed, and he holds a small object in one hand while his other hand rests on his hip. The background is a simple green, and his face has bold, flat colors with no shading. The man’s pose looks strong and confident, almost like he’s ready for action. The bright colors and simple shapes make him stand out clearly. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

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