Shiva Carries the Corpse of Sati

The image depicts Shiva carrying the corpse of Sati. The artwork depicts a man with long dark hair and a mustache, wearing a yellow dhoti with black stripes and a necklace. The man is barefoot and has a large red and orange cloth draped over his shoulders. He holds a limp body, which appears to be a woman, against his chest with both arms. The woman's body is depicted in a blue hue. The background of the image is a light brown color. The man's facial expression appears to be one of sadness or grief. The overall style of the artwork appears to be traditional Indian. The title of the artwork is "Shiva Carries the Corpse of Sati" and the artist's name is not specified but can be determined from other information.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1865–75
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and silver paint on paper
Culture: India (West Bengal, Calcutta, Khalighat)
Dimensions: 422 × 625 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Shiva Carries the Corpse of Sati

Artwork Details

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