An aspect of Shiva, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782

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"An aspect of Shiva" is an engraving by Poisson, featured in the publication "Voyage aux Indes et à la Chine" by Pierre Sonnerat, first published in 1782. This work is a significant example of 18th-century European interest in and documentation of Asian cultures, particularly those of India and China. Pierre Sonnerat, a French naturalist and explorer, undertook extensive travels through these regions, meticulously recording his observations and experiences. His accounts were among the early European efforts to systematically study and understand the diverse cultural and religious practices of Asia.

The engraving "An aspect of Shiva" reflects the fascination and curiosity of European scholars and artists with Hindu deities and iconography. Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, is often depicted in various forms and aspects, each symbolizing different attributes and stories from Hindu mythology. The depiction by Poisson, as interpreted from Sonnerat's descriptions, likely aimed to capture the essence of Shiva's complex and multifaceted nature.

Sonnerat's "Voyage aux Indes et à la Chine" is not merely a travelogue but a comprehensive ethnographic and natural history study. It includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of flora, fauna, and the cultural practices of the regions he visited. The inclusion of engravings such as "An aspect of Shiva" provided European audiences with visual representations of distant lands and their traditions, which were largely unknown to them at the time.

The publication of Sonnerat's work in 1782 came at a time when European colonial and commercial interests in Asia were expanding. This context added a layer of significance to his observations, as they contributed to the broader European understanding and subsequent interactions with Asian societies. The engraving by Poisson, therefore, is not only an artistic endeavor but also a historical document that offers insights into the early stages of cross-cultural exchange and the European perception of Hinduism and its deities.

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