Shiva and Parvati seated on a canopied throne.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Shiva and Parvati seated on a canopied throne. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures on a bright, ornate throne. The central figure is a light-skinned man with a blue sash, holding a small animal and making a hand gesture. To his left sits a dark-skinned woman in a red and gold dress, and to his right stands a smaller figure in green and gold. The throne has a golden roof with arches and a temple-like top, and the whole scene is packed with jewel tones and intricate patterns. The figures seem to be gods from Hindu stories, based on their poses and decorations. The text at the bottom hints at a specific moment—likely a myth being acted out. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.
A sculpture depicts Shiva and Parvati seated together on a canopied throne, while Nandikeshvara stands to their right delivering a message about the arrival of the gods.
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