Not currently on display at the V&A

One of twenty-eight paintings, fifteen depicting occupations, thirteen depicting deities.

Painting
ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Devi as Gauri, consort of Shiva.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleOne of twenty-eight paintings, fifteen depicting occupations, thirteen depicting deities. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gouache on mica
Brief description
Painting; gouache on mica, The Devi as Gauri, consort of Shiva, Trichinopoly, ca.1850
Physical description
The Devi as Gauri, consort of Shiva.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16cm
  • Width: 11.5cm
Style
Object history
Presented by Queen Mary, 1923
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Archer, Mildred. Company Paintings Indian Paintings of the British period Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Series London: Victoria and Albert Museum, Maplin Publishing, 1992 211 p. ISBN 0944142303
Collection
Accession number
IM.173-1923

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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