Mahadeva
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mahadeva is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a seated figure with a calm face and a large headdress. The person wears a white skirt and a necklace, holding a staff in one hand and a small object in the other. Behind them, a tiger lies down, and birds perch nearby, while plants fill the background. The label calls this "The god Mahadeva," which might explain the tiger and the relaxed pose. The bright colors and simple shapes make it feel like a storybook scene. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The artwork depicts Mahadeva seated in the lotus position, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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