The Goddess Pratyangira
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Goddess Pratyangira is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This figure sits on a decorated throne, holding a trident in one hand and a drum in the other. A sword hangs at their side, and their head is crowned with a fiery, flame-like headdress. The clothing is bright—green, gold, and purple—with lots of jewels and patterns. The figure looks fierce, with bold lines and strong colors. The script at the bottom might be a name or title in another language. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The drawing depicts the Shaivite goddess Pratyangira holding a sword, a blood bowl, a trident, and a damaru, instruments associated with Shiva. It is one of a series of 100 drawings of Hindu deities produced in South India around 1820.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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