Shiva and Annapurna
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Shiva and Annapurna is a 1830 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of Shiva and Annapurna, with Shiva standing on the right and Annapurna seated on the left. Annapurna is adorned in a red sari with silver accents, complemented by a yellow headdress and jewelry. She sits on a green chair with yellow legs, holding a spoon in her right hand and a bowl in her left. Shiva, dressed in yellow shorts with black accents and a white top, has a snake wrapped around his head and shoulders. He holds a bowl in his left hand and a spoon in his right. The background of the painting is a subtle off-white hue, which provides a gentle contrast to the vibrant colors of the figures. The overall composition exudes a sense of tranquility and harmony. To explore more works within the Romanticism movement, visit the Victoria and Albert Museum.
