Asita and Shataskandha
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Asita and Shataskandha is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures in bright, bold colors. One stands tall in blue and yellow, holding a curved object like a sword, while the other kneels in red and black, reaching out. The background is mostly plain with some red and brown splashes, and the edges look a little worn. The figures have exaggerated features and simple patterns, giving them a stylized look. The colors are flat and bright, not blending much together. If you like this style, look into kalighat for more examples.
The artwork depicts Asita destroying Shataskandha in a painting created with watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard from 1890.
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