Figure Studies
Shiva Ardhanarisvara
Unknown Artist
This 18th-century Indian miniature depicts the striking composite form of Shiva Ardhanarisvara seated upon a tiger skin.
Shiva, Parvati, Kartikeya, and Ganesha Traveling
Unknown Artist
1714 · Medium Not Listed
This striking 18th-century painting captures the Hindu divine family in a moment of transit, rendered with bold colors and graceful lines.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Warm beige
About the piece
Dating from approximately 1714, this South Asian miniature depicts the god Shiva carrying Kartikeya and holding his iconic trident, while Parvati rides the white bull Nandi, cradling the infant Ganesha. Set against a deep, atmospheric background, the work showcases the intricate patterns of Nandi's colorful geometric caparison and the delicate, expressive characterization of the divine figures in a journey across the landscape.
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