Virabhadra, the son of Shiva.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Virabhadra, the son of Shiva. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This figure stands fierce and bold, one arm raised holding a sword, the other gripping a bow. His face is dark and fierce, with a purple crown topped by a feathered plume. Bright colors—yellow, red, green—cover his body, which is wrapped in ornate armor and flowing cloth. A lion’s tail swishes behind him, and his bare feet rest on the ground. The name below reads *"Virabhadra, the son of Shiva,"* tying this warrior to Hindu myths. His dramatic pose and vivid colors fit the style of the time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
Virabhadra, depicted as the scarlet-skinned son of Shiva, strides forward to the left in a four-armed pose, brandishing a sword, jewelled club, bow, and shield. He is shown wearing a yellow jacket and a green skirt-cloth, with flames rising from his conical crown. The figure represents the mythological warrior created by Shiva to avenge a wrong committed against his wife. The artwork dates to 1820 and is attributed to an unknown artist.
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