Dhanishtha
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Dhanishtha is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman riding a blue peacock. She’s dressed in a red sari with gold patterns, holding a fan in one hand and a small object in the other. Her arms are painted yellow with bold designs, and she wears gold jewelry. The style looks simple but full of color, with flat shapes and bright outlines. The peacock’s feathers are a cool blue, contrasting with her warm red clothes. Next, check out kalighat to see more paintings like this.
A watercolour and tin alloy painting on cardboard depicts a four-armed female figure riding a bird, holding a noose, a bunch of grass, and a goad, representing Dhanishtha, the 23rd lunar mansion.
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