Figure Studies
Shiva Seated on a Throne in a Landscape
Unknown Artist
A meditative 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting Lord Shiva in a stylized mountain landscape.
Shiva Ardhanarisvara
Unknown Artist
1725 · Medium Not Listed
This 18th-century Indian miniature depicts the striking composite form of Shiva Ardhanarisvara seated upon a tiger skin.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Commercial Space
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Terracotta clay, Rich brown
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1725, this Indian miniature painting illustrates the deity Shiva in his Ardhanarisvara form—a composite figure representing the unified male and female energies of Shiva and Parvati. The figure is seated majestically on a tiger skin spread across a bed of lotuses, set against a minimalist pale background that emphasizes the intricate details of the divine form and its traditional attributes.
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