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A rare and visually powerful vintage Indian devotional print of Lord Shiva in his Ananda Tandava form, titled on the original lower margin as “ANANDA-THANDWESWARA” – No. 14.
The composition depicts Shiva in a dynamic dancing posture, holding the damaru and sacred flame, with the crescent moon in his hair and a serpent forming part of the dramatic iconography. Shiva is shown triumphing over a figure beneath his feet, symbolising the victory of divine knowledge and cosmic order over ignorance.
The rich earthy palette, strong modelling of the figures and radiant halo create the appearance of an early Indian devotional painting while retaining the distinctive character of period commercial printmaking.
Most importantly, the original margins preserve significant historical publishing information:
Original Title: Ananda-Thandweswara
Catalogue / Print No.: 14
Published by: O.V.S.
Sold by: Maharaja Frame Works, Bangalore City
Printed by: Lakshmibilas Press Ltd., Calcutta
Subject: Lord Shiva – Ananda Tandava / Nataraja
Medium: Vintage colour devotional print on paper
Origin: India
Period: Circa 1930s–1940s, approximately
Frame: Presented in an old wooden frame
Condition: Original vintage condition with age-related toning, minor marks and wear to the paper and frame, consistent with age. Please refer to photographs for exact condition.
The lower-right portion of the artwork also carries what appears to be an artist signature associated with K. S. Siddalingaswamy. Similar period devotional works attributed to K. S. Siddalingaswamy are documented in the market in connection with Maharaja Frame Works, Bangalore, including works dated to the 1930s.
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Maharaja Frame Works itself has a documented history in Bangalore dating to the early 20th century, while Lakshmibilas Press was an established Calcutta printing house known for producing colour illustrated works and popular prints.
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