Large, multi-armed figure facing left
1904
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Large, multi-armed figure facing left is a 1904 unspecified by Unknown, depicting bihar state, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a bright, bold figure with four arms standing against a white background. The figure wears a colorful outfit in pink, yellow, and green with patterns like stripes and dots. Around them, flowers and leaves fill the edges in pink, red, and green, while the border is thick and pink with swirls. The figure’s face is simple but striking, with big eyes and a calm expression. The bright colors and strong lines make it feel lively and full of energy. If you like this style, check out the mithila or madhubani school.
