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Annapurna and Shiva

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paper
Measurements
Secondary Support: 50.3 x 30.7 cm (19 13/16 x 12 1/16 in.); Painting only: 45.5 x 27.6 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward 2003.162
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Goddess Annapurna (She of Plenteous Food) is depicted being supplicated by Shiva, seen as an ascetic who seeks alms from her. Seated on a throne she places food (possibly rice) in Shiva’s bowl with a spoon held in her right hand. Even Shiva is dependent on her for nourishment and food. A mendicant’s bag is hung on Shiva’s right shoulder.
A vertically oriented gum tempera and ink painting depicts Annapurna and Shiva defined by bold black and silver lines. On our left, Annapurna has a medium skin tone and sits in a red garment before a yellow and green halo. Facing her on our right, Shiva has a light skin tone and wears a yellow and black striped loincloth. Snakes coil on his head and neck as he holds her hand.

Annapurna and Shiva

c. 1890

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

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