Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting, created around 1830, is an example of early 19th-century Kalighat art.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created around 1830, is an example of early 19th-century Kalighat art. It is executed in watercolour and tin alloy on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a horse racing scene with three jockeys on horseback, dressed in colourful attire, racing towards a red flag marking the finish line. The scene reflects the influence of colonial themes on traditional Bengali art.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by simplified forms, bold brushwork, and vivid, flat colours, typical of the Kalighat style. The artist's use of tin alloy adds to the painting's distinctive visual quality.
Context
The Kalighat style emerged among patua artists who migrated from rural Bengal to Calcutta, blending local traditions with new themes and influences.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
