Domination of Kaliya the Serpent by Krishna

Painting

Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Domination of Kaliya the Serpent by Krishna

Entry/Object ID

1998.09.35

Description

The central figure stands atop a multi-headed serpent, each head depicted in vibrant red, yellow, and black.The serpent's bodies are elongated and curve in parallel patterns, with alternating black and yellow stripes, decorated with red dots. The figure is adorned with intricate patterns and dressed in colorful traditional attire, featuring detailed embroidery and jewelry.

Type of Painting

Watercolor

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Watercolor, ink

Subject

Lord Krishna and Kaliya

Subject Person

Lord Krishna, Kaliya

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

Domination - Kaliya the serpent by Krishna

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Type

Note

Location

Back Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

1998.09.35 DAD

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

22 in

Width

28 in

Provenance

Notes

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