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 or Organization
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
