Drona
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Drona is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a wide, plain room with a high ceiling. Two figures stand in the middle, facing each other. Sunlight hits the floor through two tall windows on the right. The artist didn’t name the scene or the people. It’s just a quiet moment in empty space. The style mixes soft brushwork with sharp real details. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more like this.
The artwork titled *Drona*, created in 1890 using watercolour and tin alloy on paper, depicts a scene from the *Ramayana* involving Arjuna in conflict with his son Aswatthaman, or alternatively, Aswatthaman seeking vengeance for his father’s death. The painting reflects the Kalighat style, characterized by vivid colours, simplified forms, and rapid brushwork, which emerged in Calcutta during the 19th century as artists from rural Bengal adapted to colonial influences while preserving local traditions.
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