Shorashi
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shorashi is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman sitting on a raised platform with her legs tucked to one side. She wears a red and white sari with gold jewelry, including large earrings and a headpiece. One hand rests on her knee, while the other holds something small, like a ring or a flower. The background is a flat green color, keeping focus on her figure. The painting uses bright, flat colors without much shading, giving it a simple, clear look. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The artwork Shorashi, created in 1885 by an unknown artist, depicts the deity Shorashi, a form of Devi, seated on a stool. Rendered in opaque watercolour on paper, it was acquired from Miss M Steele as part of a collection inherited from her mother.
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