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Niruti, the guardian of the south-west, riding on a man's shoulders.

Unknown

1820

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Niruti, the guardian of the south-west, riding on a man's shoulders. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1820 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a small, muscular man carrying a larger figure on his shoulders. The man below wears a yellow and red outfit with gold trim, holding a stick. The figure on top has a tall golden crown, red robes with gold patterns, and a long sword. Both have bare feet and detailed jewelry. The title says this is a guardian figure named Niruti riding the man, likely from a story. The bright colors and dramatic pose fit a style called *Romanticism*. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

Niruti, the guardian of the south-west, is depicted riding on a man's shoulders while holding a spear over her right shoulder; she is shown with two arms, a light-brown complexion, and dressed in royal attire.

Read the full account in the museum source.