Goddess with Three-headed Snake
Artist/Culture
Maqbul Fida Husain
(Indian, 1915–2011)
DateJune 7, 1977
Mediumfelt tip pen and acrylic on board
Dimensionssheet: 71.8 x 96 cm (28 1/4 x 37 13/16 in.)
ClassificationsDrawings
Credit LineGift from the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Object number2002.463
Label TextThe face silhouetted against a black background may be a reference to Parvati, the wife of Shiva and the mother of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. The red-colored second face, facing the viewer, is marked with a bindi (dot on forehead), indicating marital status. At the time of marriage women are encouraged to emulate Lakshmi (goddess of happiness, fertility, wealth and beauty).ProvenanceChester and Davida Herwitz, Worcester, MAOn View
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