Who painted Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album?

Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album was painted by Unknown in 1890.

Where can I see Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album?

Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album?

Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album is associated with Bengal School.

Artwork

Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album

Unknown , 1890

Yasoda Churning Butter (verso), from a Kalighat album is an unspecified painting by the Bengal School artist Unknown. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting, titled Yasoda Churning Butter, is part of an album from the Kalighat style, known for its vibrant colors and bold patterns.

Accession no.: 2003.108.b
Credit line: Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward

About this work

Overview

This painting, titled Yasoda Churning Butter, is part of an album from the Kalighat style, known for its vibrant colors and bold patterns.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork depicts a woman, likely Yasoda, holding a child's hand, with a clay pot in the background, referencing a scene from Hindu mythology where Yasoda is churning butter.

Technique & Style

The Kalighat style is characterized by bright colors and bold patterns, as seen in the woman's striped skirt and patterned sash, contrasting with the child's dark face against a light background.

Context

Kalighat painting originated near Kolkata, and its style reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the region during its time.