Hari-Hara
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Hari-Hara is a 1890 unspecified by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Bengal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a blue-skinned figure with a human body and an animal head, sitting cross-legged. One hand holds a small drum, while the other rests on the knee. The figure wears a yellow cloth wrapped around the waist, a red cloth over one shoulder, and a black-and-white striped necklace. Blue and red swirls decorate the background, and the figure’s face has a calm, slightly smiling expression. The painting mixes human and animal features in a bold, flat style. The colors are bright but uneven, like it was painted quickly. The figure looks like a god from Hindu stories, but the style isn’t traditional—it’s more modern. Next, look up *kalighat* to see how this style connects to a real art tradition.
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