Parvati, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782

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"Voyage aux Indes et à la Chine" is an influential travelogue authored by Pierre Sonnerat, a French naturalist and explorer, and published in 1782. This work is notable for its detailed accounts of Sonnerat's extensive travels through India and China, offering a vivid portrayal of the cultures, customs, and natural history of these regions during the late 18th century. Among the various illustrations that accompany the text, one particularly striking engraving is that of Parvati, a prominent Hindu goddess, executed by the artist Poisson.

Parvati, in Hindu mythology, is revered as the goddess of fertility, love, beauty, harmony, marriage, children, and devotion; she is also known as the mother goddess. She is the consort of Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. The depiction of Parvati in Sonnerat's work is significant as it reflects the European fascination with and interpretation of Eastern deities during the period of Enlightenment, when there was a burgeoning interest in the cultures and religions of Asia.

The engraving by Poisson captures Parvati with meticulous attention to detail, embodying the artistic style and sensibilities of the 18th century. The image serves not only as an artistic representation but also as an ethnographic document, providing contemporary European audiences with a visual understanding of Hindu iconography. This portrayal is part of a broader collection of illustrations in Sonnerat's travelogue that aim to document and disseminate knowledge about the diverse and rich traditions encountered during his journeys.

Sonnerat's "Voyage aux Indes et à la Chine" is thus an important historical document, offering insights into the early interactions between Europe and Asia. The inclusion of Parvati's engraving underscores the work's role in bridging cultural gaps and enhancing the Western world's understanding of Eastern religions and iconography.

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