Surendra Nath Ganguly
Shiva and Parvati, 1908
Inscribed on the reverse with the artist's name, address and dated 26/12/08', also with a label on the reverse of the original mount reading: '10. Siva and Parvati (Lent by Mr N. Blount.)
Watercolour, gouache and pencil on card
27.8 x 19 cm
11 x 7 1/2 in
11 x 7 1/2 in
Further images
This is the original painting from which a series of platinotype reproductions were made by the ISOA around 1908–1910. The V&A Museum have a copy of the price list for...
This is the original painting from which a series of platinotype reproductions were made by the ISOA around 1908–1910. The V&A Museum have a copy of the price list for these works, listing copies of 'Shiva and Parvati' at 3 rupees each.
Provenance
Collection of Norman Blount;Thence by descent
Exhibitions
Unknown exhibition, No. 10, titled Siva seated with Parvati on Mount Koilash foretelling her the events of the coming year - Hindu AlmanacGrosvenor Gallery, London, South Asian Modern Art 2024, 13 June – 5 July 2024, no.5, illustrated in exhibition catalogue pg. 21