Shiva in his form of Dakshinamurti with the sages Narada and Tumburu on Mount Kailasa.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shiva in his form of Dakshinamurti with the sages Narada and Tumburu on Mount Kailasa. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a god sitting on a mountain, surrounded by two figures. The god has four arms and wears a crown, jewelry, and a long robe. He sits on a mountain with several animals around him. The two figures, one with a beard and the other with a green face, stand on either side of the god. They wear colorful clothing and hold objects in their hands. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the beauty and emotion of the scene. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, blue, and yellow. The brushstrokes are smooth, and the overall effect is one of serenity and calm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
The sculpture depicts Shiva in his Dakshinamurti form seated on Mount Kailasa, accompanied by the sages Narada and Tumburu. The composition reflects a moment of divine teaching or cosmic harmony within Hindu iconography. The work is attributed to an unknown artist and dates to 1820.
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