Shiva Panchanana
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Shiva Panchanana is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a figure with four arms, dressed in bold colors. The body is mostly white with black lines, and the arms wear blue and red sleeves. The figure holds a red drum and a small hand drum, with a necklace and headpiece in bright blues and blacks. The legs are striped yellow and black, and the feet rest on a blue base. The title *Shiva Panchanana* hints this might be a Hindu deity, but the style is loose and sketchy. The colors pop against the simple background, making the figure stand out. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum—they have lots of similar works.
