Rider and four-legged creature with floral motif
1904
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1904
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Rider and four-legged creature with floral motif is a 1904 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Bihar State, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting features a woman riding a four-legged creature, possibly a cow or bull, surrounded by a floral motif. The woman is dressed in a green top and a yellow skirt with pink accents, and her dark hair is pulled back. She holds a pink object in her right hand, while her left arm is raised above her head. The creature is brown with a pink saddle and a long tail. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with a darker brown border around the edges. The overall effect is one of vibrant colors and playful energy. This painting is reminiscent of the folk art traditions of the Mithila or Madhubani school, which originated in the Bihar state of India.
