Prahlada
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Prahlada is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with bright, flat colors. A woman in a yellow sari reaches out from a giant purple creature, while a man in green and red leans over her. Below, a blue figure with a red headdress floats in the air, arms outstretched. The style looks simple but bold, with strong outlines and no shading. The colors pop against the light background, making the scene feel lively and full of energy. If you like this style, check out kalighat for more paintings like it.
The artwork depicts the scene of Prahlada being thrown into the sea, rendered in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard from 1890.
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