Shiva as the slayer of the elephant demon, Gajasura.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shiva as the slayer of the elephant demon, Gajasura. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a man in a yellow outfit, adorned with red and gold jewelry, riding on top of an elephant. The man is holding a stick in his right hand and has a pink feathered headdress. The elephant is dark blue and has a long tail. The man's outfit is detailed with red and gold accents, and he wears a red sash around his waist. The elephant's eyes are looking upwards, and its trunk is curled up. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting's use of bright colors and detailed designs is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
Shiva is depicted as a four-armed figure with pink skin, standing atop the head of the elephant demon Gajasura, whose skin forms the backdrop. He holds a trishula (trident) in two of his hands, while the other two grasp a deer and a drum. The composition emphasizes Shiva’s dominance over the defeated demon.
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