

The image depicts a painting of Kali, a Hindu goddess. The goddess has black skin, four arms, long black hair, and large eyes. Her tongue is long and red, protruding from her mouth. She wears a red and yellow sari and multiple necklaces. Her forehead features a red bindi and a green and gold headpiece with a red center. The background includes a blue and white archway with red, yellow, and green details. The painting appears to be on a wrinkled fabric background with a beige color. At the top of the archway is a smaller blue dome with a green and red design. The goddess holds a severed head in her lower right hand. The overall style suggests traditional Indian art. The image conveys a sense of power and spirituality.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 545 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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