Pravira Kneeling at the Feet of Jana
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Pravira Kneeling at the Feet of Jana is a 1890 unspecified by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Bengal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows two women in bright, bold colors. One kneels in green and red, holding a red fan while reaching toward the other woman’s bare foot. The standing woman wears a long red-and-green sari with gold jewelry and a white skirt, holding a red cloth. Both have dark outlines and simple backgrounds. The kneeling woman’s pose looks like she’s offering something to the other. The colors are flat with no deep shadows, which makes the scene feel lively but not realistic. Look up kalighat to see how this style fits into its time and place.
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