Shiva was painted by Unknown in 1770.

Where can I see Shiva?

Shiva is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Shiva?

Shiva is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Shiva

Unknown , 1770

Shiva is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1770 painting depicts Shiva in a serene natural setting, executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, framed by an oval border against a simple blue background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, identified as Shiva, is portrayed in a calm, contemplative state, adorned with a red robe, necklace, and small crown. Accompanying elements include a curved object (possibly a bow or staff) and a small pot or lamp, suggesting spiritual or symbolic themes.

Technique & Style

The painting features bright, flat colors with minimal shading, characteristic of a style that emphasizes emotion and natural harmony, though the attribution to Romanticism seems anachronistic given the 1770 date, as Romanticism emerged later.

History & Provenance

Originally housed in the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design, the painting is now catalogued as RP 51/2237 in its current collection.

Context

Created in 1770, the work's style and themes may reflect the artistic and spiritual sensibilities of its time, though its specific cultural or regional context within Indian art traditions is not immediately detailed here.