Krishna and Balarama
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Krishna and Balarama is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two men standing under a tree. The one on the left has dark skin, a blue headpiece, and a red-and-yellow outfit. The other man is lighter-skinned, wearing a yellow sash and a headband. Both have simple, bold outlines and bright colors, with a cow’s head peeking in between them. The background is flat and simple, focusing on the figures. The style looks like it comes from the *kalighat* tradition, known for its bold colors and clear lines. Look up kalighat to see more paintings like this.
