Shiva's Family

Shiva's Family (#2520/4)
Opaque watercolor/gilt on paper
Jodhpur School
Circa mid 19th century 
23 cm x 30. 5 cm / 9.0” X 12.0”

EXHIBITED:
Lycoming College Gallery; Williamsport, Pennsylvania; 1981

DESCRIPTION:
Shiva is depicted seated on a tiger skin, and Parvati is seated on the right on what appears to be a bed of lotus petals, their heads surrounded by gold rayed nimbuses. Shiva’s vehicle, Nadi bull and Parvati’s tiger recumbent in the foreground. Seen in the background; a large Banyan tree, a town, resting in the setting sun.