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Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1996

Untitled

Unknown

1996

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1996 paint by Unknown, depicting Kalighat, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1996
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows three tall, colorful figures standing side by side. Their faces are big, with exaggerated eyes and bold red lips. Two figures wear ornate headdresses with flames and jewels, while the middle figure has a simpler crown. All three are dressed in bright robes—red, orange, and gold—with intricate patterns. A small blue figure stands off to the right, holding something in its hand. The figures look like they’re part of a religious scene, with strong colors and dramatic expressions. The style is flat and decorative, not realistic. If you like this kind of art, look up kalighat next.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper from 1996, depicting the Jagannath triad—Jagannatha (Krishna), Balabhadra, and Subhadra.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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