Krishna as Vishnu
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Krishna as Vishnu is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two figures on a purple, cloud-like background. The person on the left wears a red sari with yellow stripes and a black head covering. The figure on the right has blue skin, a golden crown, and plays a stringed instrument. Their bright colors stand out against the soft, blended background. The bright colors and loose brushstrokes suggest this is part of the *kalighat* style, a traditional folk-art tradition from India. These paintings often mix bold colors with simple, expressive forms. Check out more about kalighat to see how this style connects to everyday life in 19th-century India.
The artwork depicts Krishna as Vishnu seated on a hill, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard by an unknown artist in 1890.
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