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Diana or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paper
Measurements
Secondary Support: 48.4 x 27.6 cm (19 1/16 x 10 7/8 in.); Painting only: 45.4 x 27.8 cm (17 7/8 x 10 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward 2003.147
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An adaptation of the Greek goddess Artemis or Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the hunt, this winged fairy wears a British crown and a short skirt and carries a spear. Like Diana/Artemis, the stag is presented on her left. Her hair resembles that of other Hindu goddesses.
A vertically oriented gum tempera and graphite painting depicts a winged figure with medium-light skin beside a small deer. Standing with a slight turn to our right, the figure wears a yellow and red crown, large green wings, and a purple skirt with a red sash. Heavy black outlines define the forms against a tan background with faint pencil patterns. The figure's left hand holds a leash attached to the deer, which gazes upward.

Diana or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

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