Shiva as Mahayogi
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shiva as Mahayogi is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man with long hair, seated cross-legged on the ground. He wears a yellow loincloth adorned with black stripes and has a snake wrapped around his head. In his right hand, he holds a snake, while his left hand is raised, with the palm facing outward. The man's face is painted white, and he has a mustache and a bindi on his forehead. The background of the painting is a light brown color, and the overall style appears to be a mix of Impressionism and Realism. The artist's use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the painting. The painting is a representation of Shiva as Mahayogi, and it is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, you can explore the movement of Impressionism.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper depicts Shiva as Mahayogi holding a trident and a horn, created around 1890. The work was donated by M N Varvill in 1955. It reflects the Kalighat painting tradition that emerged in 19th-century Calcutta, characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and quick brushwork. This style often depicted local mythology and societal themes during the period of British colonial rule.
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