Krishna and Kamsa
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Krishna and Kamsa is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Krishna, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures in bright, flat colors. One stands tall in a blue and orange outfit, holding a stick and looking fierce. The other kneels in yellow and green, reaching up like they’re begging or fighting back. The background is plain, but the figures have bold outlines and simple shapes. The standing figure has a blue face and a crown, which might hint at who they’re meant to be. The kneeling figure’s green face and red headwrap add contrast. The colors are strong and the lines are clean, almost like a storybook illustration. Look up Krishna to see what this scene might be about.
This watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper depicts the scene of Krishna killing Kamsa. Produced around 1890, it reflects the Kalighat style of Calcutta, characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and quick brushwork. The artwork was donated by M N Varvill, Esq., in 1955. Kalighat paintings from this period often portrayed local mythology and historical themes in a manner accessible to a broad audience.
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