Vishnu in Female Form of Mohini Carrying Amrita for the Gods
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
1890
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Vishnu in Female Form of Mohini Carrying Amrita for the Gods is a 1890 unspecified by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Bengal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a woman with dark blue skin, wearing an orange and red striped sari adorned with white flowers. She carries a yellow pot on her left shoulder and has a white bindi on her forehead. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her left arm is extended downward. The background of the painting is a light blue-gray color. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be a representation of a figure from Hindu mythology. The use of bold colors and simple forms is reminiscent of traditional Indian art. The painting's style and subject matter are similar to those of other works from the Kalighat school, which was a style of Indian painting that emerged in the 19th century. To learn more about this style and its artists, look up the movement "Impressionism".
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