Srimanta
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Srimanta is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows four figures in bold colors and simple shapes. A woman with long hair sits holding a child in a yellow dress. Behind them, a skeletal figure leans over a dark, shadowy man. On the right, a red-clad warrior stands with a sword raised, wearing a red headpiece. The child’s dress and the warrior’s pose suggest this might be a scene from *kalighat* paintings, which often show everyday life and folklore. Look up kalighat to see more paintings like this.
The artwork depicts a scene in watercolour and tin alloy on cardboard, showing a figure named Srimanta seated in the arms of a widow, who is receiving a promise of protection. Surrounding them are demons, adding a dramatic element to the composition.
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