Sitalmata (the Smallpox Goddess), and Stone Lingams Being Worshipped, Calcutta

Raghubir Singh

1988 · Chromogenic print · Photographs

In this work, Singh captures the popular votive figures used by Hindus today in festivals, ceremonies, and homes. The photograph provides an interesting comparison with the work of Ravinder Reddy, whose sculptures are influenced by votive figures of this type.

Artist

Raghubir Singh

Date

1988

Medium

Chromogenic print

Department

Photographs

Credit line

Purchase, Cynthia Hazen Polsky Gift, 1991