Kartik
2000
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2000
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is called Kartik. It's a Kalighat painting. The painting shows the Hindu god Kartik, who is the prince of the gods and son of Shiva. This depiction is standard in Kalighat paintings, where Kartik is typically shown sitting on a peacock. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of impasto.
