The Goddess Durga and Kali

The Goddess Durga and Kali

The Goddess Durga and Kali

Radha Musavvir (Miniature Painting)

The Goddess Durga and Kali

year

middle to late 19th century

size

9.7 × 13.0 in.

medium

Opaque watercolour highlighted with gold on paper

In this unique court painting, Kali is seen leading Durga, who is seated
on a bejewelled tiger, through a verdant landscape bordering a waterbody. The iconography of both goddesses remains faithful to their traditional portrayals. The scene, enclosed by a decorative floral border, adheres to the miniature painting style. Court paintings were commissioned works that often depicted myths and religious narratives besides depicting life at court. Notably, a Persian signature graces the bottom of the artwork.

The Goddess Durga and Kali
The Goddess Durga and Kali
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Art Artist Names Single Radha Musavvir (Miniature Painting)