Lord Shiva the God of Gods and Mahadeva the God of Destruction

Painting

Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Lord Shiva the God of Gods and Mahadeva the God of Destruction

Entry/Object ID

1998.09.18

Description

The painting depicts two figures in dynamic postures. The upper figure, with multiple arms and heads, is seated, holding various symbolic items, while the lower figure lies horizontally, arms extended.

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Lord Shiva and Mahadev

Subject Person

Lord Shiva, Mahadeva

Subject Place

Country

India

Acquisition

Accession

1998.09

Source or Donor

Derek Davenport

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Derek Davenport

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Madhubani

Country

India

Notes

Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Attribution, Note

Location

Back Upper Left Corner

Transcription

"LORD SHiVA" The God of Gods - "MAHADEVA" The God of distruction

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Note

Location

Back Bottom Left Corner

Transcription

1998.09.18

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

29-3/4 in

Width

21-1/2 in

Provenance

Notes

Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 1998