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Untitled, by Jitu Chitrakar, paint, 1920

Untitled

Jitu Chitrakar

1920

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1920 paint by Jitu Chitrakar, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Jitu Chitrakar
When & what style?
1920 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a person riding a red horse. The rider wears a checkered shirt and striped pants, holding a long stick. The horse has yellow markings on its legs and face, and the background is a simple white with a yellow border. The painting looks like it’s part of a scroll, which means it might be rolled up when not in use. The bright colors and bold lines make it stand out. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

This untitled Jadupata scroll painting by Jitu Chitrakar from 1920 consists of three panels depicting Santal clan activities: a chief on horseback hunting, a dog pursuing a deer, and three bearded sepoys. The work employs black, pink, and yellow as its primary colors. Originally collected by W.G. Archer, the scroll was donated to the museum by John C. Irwin in 1978.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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