The goddess Rajarajeshvari
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The goddess Rajarajeshvari is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a goddess with four arms, sitting on an ornate throne. She wears a tall golden crown and bright green skin. Her clothes are red and gold with intricate patterns. In her hands, she holds a fan, a disc, a conch shell, and a small object with a flame. The goddess’s face has bold, dark outlines and flat colors, giving her a strong, almost fierce look. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The goddess Rajarajeshvari is depicted seated on a cushioned throne, holding Vishnu's disc and conch, lotus buds, and Rama's sugar-cane bow. The drawing is part of a series of 100 Hindu deity illustrations created in South India in 1825.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
