Domination of Kaliya the Serpent by Krishna
Painting
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.
1998.09.35
Watercolor
PaperWatercolorink
Lord Krishna and Kaliya
Lord KrishnaKaliya
India
1998.09
Derek Davenport
Gift
Gift of Derek Davenport
Madhubani
India
Traditionally produced by women, Madhubani/Mithila paintings are identifiable by bright colors, geometric patterning, and two-dimensionality.
AttributionNote
Back Upper Left Corner
Domination - Kaliya the serpent by Krishna
English
Pencil
Note
Back Bottom Right Corner
1998.09.35 DAD
English
Pencil
Painting
Art
Category 08: Communication Objects
22 in
28 in
Derek Davenport (1927-2017), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to the Purdue University Galleries in 1998
