Who painted Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna?

Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna was painted by Unknown in 1865.

Where can I see Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna?

Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna?

Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna

Unknown , 1865

Garuda carrying Balarama and Krishna is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1865 painting depicts Garuda, the mythical mount of Vishnu, carrying Balarama and Krishna on his shoulders.

About this work

Overview

This 1865 painting depicts Garuda, the mythical mount of Vishnu, carrying Balarama and Krishna on his shoulders. Executed in opaque watercolour and tin alloy on paper, it exemplifies the Kalighat style.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows Garuda, a giant bird-like creature with a human face, kneeling to carry two blue-skinned deities. The figures, adorned in jewelry and golden armor, appear to be engaged in conversation, suggesting a narrative moment from Hindu mythology.

Technique & Style

Characterized by vivid colours, simplified forms, and rapid brushwork, the painting's Kalighat style is evident in its lively and dynamic depiction of the scene. The use of opaque watercolour and tin alloy on paper adds to the work's distinctive visual qualities.

Context

Created in Calcutta, the capital of British India at the time, the painting reflects the cultural shifts of the colonial era. Local artists adapted traditional themes to suit the changing cultural landscape, as seen in this work's blend of traditional mythology and contemporary style.