Artwork
Nabin and Elokeshi
Nabin and Elokeshi 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
Nabin and Elokeshi is a 1890 painting on paper that combines watercolour and tin alloy techniques. It depicts a dramatic scene involving a man and a woman.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a scene from the Tarakeshwar murder case, showing Nabin, a government clerk, about to behead his wife Elokeshi with a knife. Elokeshi is portrayed kneeling, her face averted and hand raised in defence, wearing a burgundy sari.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold colours and strong lines, making the figures prominent. Westernised accessories are incorporated into the traditional Indian scene, such as a black holdall and an umbrella.
Context
The painting represents a real-life crime, the Tarakeshwar murder case, and reflects the cultural influences of the time through its blend of traditional and western elements.
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
