Nandikeshvara, the anthropomorphic form of Nandi and attendant of Shiva.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Nandikeshvara, the anthropomorphic form of Nandi and attendant of Shiva. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This figure has the head of a bull but the body of a man. It’s dressed in bright, patterned clothes—mostly gold, red, and green—with a tall, decorated crown on its head. One hand holds a drumstick, the other makes a gesture with fingers curled like a bird’s beak. The background is plain, so all the focus stays on the colorful costume and dramatic pose. The bull-man’s face looks calm, but the pose is full of energy, like it’s dancing or performing. The writing at the bottom is in a script I don’t recognize, but it might be the character’s name. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more paintings like it.
Nandikeshvara is depicted with a bull's head and a human body, dressed in royal attire and adorned with jewelry. The figure faces left and has four arms, two of which hold a drum and an antelope, attributes associated with Shiva. The remaining hands display the abhaya and vara hasta mudras, symbolic gestures of protection and granting wishes. The sculpture dates to 1820 and is attributed to an unknown artist.
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