Matangi Devi
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Matangi Devi is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a woman sitting cross-legged on a blue lotus flower, with a red sari draped over her body. She wears a yellow crown on her head and holds a pen in her right hand, with her left hand raised in a gesture. The woman's skin is painted blue, and she has long black hair. The woman is adorned with jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Her facial expression is calm and serene. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors of the woman's clothing and accessories. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who practiced Realism.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on cardboard depicts Matangi Devi seated on a blue lotus, holding an ankusa (goad) and a sankha (conch).
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