Category Archives: Goddess

Shiva watches Parvati Sleep

Posted on November 29, 2011 by ubu507

Indian, Pahari, about 1780–90 Garhwal or Kangra, Punjab Hills, Northern India Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Gaia

Posted on September 24, 2011 by ubu507

Roman, 1st Century Walters Art Museum

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Repose With Me, Baby

Posted on September 24, 2011 by ubu507

  Diana Reposing Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry (French, 1828-1886)  ca. 1859 Walters Art Museum

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Usnisavijaya

Posted on September 23, 2011 by ubu507

19th century Tibetan bronze with gilding Saint Louis Art Museum

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A Maiden, a Monkey, and the Mango Tree

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

  Indian ca. 850 The celestial woman’s body bends, as if from the weight of her breasts, just as the mango tree is pulled down by the heavy fruit. The monkey is a playful spectator of this masterful play of … Continue reading →

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Vajravarahi

Posted on September 13, 2011 by ubu507

  Nepalese, ca.1400 Vajravarahi, the “thunderbolt boar,” is the Wisdom belonging to the identification deity Chakrasamvara. She is said to have initiated some of the mahasiddhas (legendary meditation masters with magical abilities). The sow’s head sticking out from behind her … Continue reading →

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Venus

Posted on September 8, 2011 by ubu507

James McNeill Whistler, 1859 Colby College Museum of Art

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Goddess with Foliage

Posted on August 31, 2011 by ubu507

 Wifredo Lam (Cuban, 1902–1982)  The Met

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Homage to Diana

Posted on August 12, 2011 by ubu507

CARRACCI, Annibale 1597-1602 Fresco Palazzo Farnese, Rome

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Durga, seated, with sixteen arms

Posted on August 10, 2011 by ubu507

Artist Unknown, India, South India, 18th Century UMMA

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