Artwork
Kumbharashi
Kumbharashi is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Kumbharashi is a watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard painting from 1890, attributed to an unknown artist. It features a kneeling woman balancing a large water pot on her head.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman in vibrant, patterned attire, embodies the astrological sign Aquarius through her pose and the water pot. Her expression and grip convey focus and balance.
Technique & Style
The painting's use of bright, flat shapes and bold patterns aligns with characteristics of the Kalighat style, known for its graphic depiction of everyday life and themes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890, the artwork's origins and ownership history prior to its current status are not specified due to the anonymity of its creator.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
