Diana or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt
Unknown Artist
c. 1890
Medium
Gum tempera, graphite, ink, and tin on paper
Dimensions
painting only: 45.4 × 27.8 cm · secondary support: 48.4 × 27.6 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward
Accession Number
2003.147
About this artwork
An adaptation of the Greek goddess Artemis or Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the hunt, this winged fairy wears a British crown and a short skirt and carries a spear. Like Diana/Artemis, the stag is presented on her left. Her hair resembles that of other Hindu goddesses.