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Rider and four-legged bovine creature in mauve, chartreuse and black palette, by Unknown, unspecified, 1904

Rider and four-legged bovine creature in mauve, chartreuse and black palette

Unknown

1904

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Genre Scene Bihar State Mithila Or Madhubani School

Dominant colour

Overview

Rider and four-legged bovine creature in mauve, chartreuse and black palette is a 1904 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Bihar State, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1904
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a person riding a four-legged creature with a bovine head, set against a beige background. The rider wears a pink top and tan bottoms, while the creature has a mauve body with black hooves and a chartreuse tail. The scene is surrounded by flowers, leaves, and abstract shapes in a palette of mauve, chartreuse, and black. The painting's style is reminiscent of folk art, with bold lines and bright colors. The use of a limited color palette adds to the overall sense of simplicity and naivety. The painting's unique style and composition make it a standout piece. To learn more about similar works, explore the subject "bihar state, mithila or madhubani school".

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