Jasoda and Krishna
1900
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Jasoda and Krishna is a 1900 paint by Nibaran Chandra Ghosh, a Indian Miniature work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman holding a baby who’s reaching out. The woman wears a red sari with gold trim and a green necklace. The baby has dark curly hair and a playful look. The artist, Nibaran Chandra Ghosh, painted this around 1900 in Bengal. It blends Indian traditions with British influences from that time. The colors are bright but soft in places. Look at the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works from this period.
This watercolour on paper painting by Nibaran Chandra Ghosh depicts the infant Krishna being nursed by his foster mother, Jasoda. The work reflects the Kalighat style, characterized by vivid colors, simplified forms, and quick brushwork. It was acquired in 1932 from the family of artist Kali Charan Ghosh, who worked in the Kalighat region of Calcutta during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Nibaran Chandra Ghosh painted scenes from India around 1900, blending daily life with myth.
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