Artwork
Kalighat Painting
Kalighat Painting is a print by the Impressionist artist Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Kalighat Painting, created circa 1890 by Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy, is a print housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, showcasing a distinctive Indian artistic tradition.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of domestic intimacy, featuring a turbaned man seated on the left and a woman reclining on an ornately designed couch, set against a simple backdrop with suspended objects.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors, the work conveys a sense of dynamism. The artist's incorporation of intricate patterns and textures enhances the visual depth of the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 19th century, the piece is attributed to Shri Gobinda Chandra Roy. Its current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
While stylistically distinct, the emphasis on capturing everyday life in Kalighat Paintings shares a thematic parallel with the broader artistic movements of the time, such as Impressionism, which focused on modern life's fleeting moments.
Legacy
As a representative of the Kalighat Painting tradition, this work contributes to the understanding and appreciation of Indian folk art's evolution and influence.
Artist & collection
Krishna weighed against precious objects(?) (verso), from a Kalighat album
Das Avataras, Ten Incarnations of Vishnu (verso), from a Kalighat album
Battle Scene at Kurukshetra from the Mahabharata War (verso), from a Kalighat album
Jatayu hinders Ravana’s chariot trying to prevent Sita’s abduction (recto), from a Kalighat album
Krishna Stroking Radha's Feet
Leaf from a Kalighat album: Rama and Sita in the Royal Palace (recto); Radha and Krishna (verso)
A Barber Cleaning the Ear of a Courtesan
Radha Stroking Krishna's Feet
