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Parvati and Ganesha, by Unknown, paint, 1890

Parvati and Ganesha

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Parvati and Ganesha is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting on a throne, holding a baby. The woman is dressed in a purple outfit with a yellow crown, while the baby is wearing a red outfit. The throne features a blue and yellow pattern. A notable detail is the woman's serious expression, which contrasts with the baby's calm demeanor. The use of vibrant colors adds depth to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialize in Impressionism.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts Parvati seated on a throne, holding the child Ganesha in her arms, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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