Shiva Panchanana
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shiva Panchanana is a 1850 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a figure with five faces, each with a distinct expression. The figure is seated on a green and yellow platform, adorned with a white and blue garment, and has four arms. In one hand, the figure holds a sword, while in another, it grasps a drum. The figure's lower body is covered with a tiger-print cloth. The background of the painting is a warm, beige color, which complements the vibrant hues of the figure's attire. The overall composition exudes a sense of serenity and balance. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
This watercolor painting on paper, featuring tin alloy details, depicts Shiva Panchanana, the five-headed form of Shiva. The work was acquired by the Department of Prints and Drawings in 1889 from G. Wild.
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