Indian Art : "Kali on Shiva" (c.1810)

Description: "Kali on Shiva," by Unknown (c. 1810) Available Formats • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 10.25") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 13.5") • 16" x 20" (Image: 12.5" x 17") • 20" x 24" (Image: 14.75" x 20") • 24" x 30" (Image: 18.5" x 25") Archival Inkjet on Matte Finish Fine Art Paper About the Artwork The goddess Kali kneels in the posture reserved for wrathful deities ready for battle. In one hand she holds the sword she used to sever the demon head she triumphantly grasps in another hand. As the personification of divine energy — shakti in Sanskrit — Kali appears active, while the male principle, personified as her consort Shiva, is like a corpse (shava). The scene is set in a cremation ground, complete with vultures, jackals, and bones. Contemplation of paintings such as this assists followers in overcoming fear of death. In this image, the dead body is overlaid with the dual principles of the divine in Hindu thought: male and female, passive and active, matter and energy, white and black, Shiva and Shakti. (Text courtesy of The Cleveland Museum of Art). Fine Art Quality The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. Happiness Guarantee All of The Ibis's prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

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