Shiva and Nandi
The image depicts a painting titled "Shiva and Nandi" by an unknown artist. The painting features a blue-skinned figure with dark hair, adorned with an orange and pink headband, large earrings, a necklace, and an orange garment around the waist. The figure has four arms and is standing with one leg bent. The figure's left arm is raised, while the right arm is extended downward, holding a staff. The figure's right leg is bare, and the left leg is covered by an orange garment. The figure wears a bracelet on the right wrist. The figure stands next to a black bull with a colorful pattern on its body. The background of the painting is white, with a border of colorful shapes, including flowers, leaves, and teardrops. The border features a rope-like design. The painting includes a signature in a foreign language at the bottom. The colors used in the painting include blue, orange, pink, yellow, red, green, and black. The image conveys a sense of movement and energy.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 594 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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