Ugrachandra and Hanuman
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ugrachandra and Hanuman is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a blue creature with a long tail and sharp claws, holding a woman above its head. The woman is also blue and wears a red sari and a crown. She has eight arms, each holding a different object. The creature's body is painted in various shades of blue, with black accents on its face, hands, and feet. The woman's sari is a deep red, and her crown is gold with blue jewels. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is done in a style that blends Impressionism and Realism, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. It's a unique and eye-catching piece that draws the viewer in. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look into Impressionism.
This watercolour and tin alloy painting on paper depicts a scene from the Ramayana in which Hanuman is protected in battle by Ugrachandra, a form of the goddess Devi. Created in Calcutta in 1890, the work reflects the Kalighat style, characterized by vivid colors, simplified figures, and quick brushwork. The painting belongs to a tradition that emerged in the 19th century, when artists from rural Bengal adapted their practice to address themes of local mythology and colonial society.
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