Rajarajesvari
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rajarajesvari is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a seated woman in bright, bold colors. She’s wearing a red and gold dress with a white necklace and gold bracelets. Her dark hair is long, and she has a crown on her head. Below her, a man lies on a low bed, looking asleep or unconscious. Her hands hold small objects, and her face has a calm but powerful look. The background is a simple blue, keeping focus on her. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The artwork titled *Rajarajesvari*, created in 1885, is a painting rendered in opaque watercolour on paper. It depicts Rajarajesvari, a form of the goddess Devi, shown exercising her authority over Shiva. The piece was later acquired from Miss M Steele, having been part of an inherited collection from her mother.
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