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Vasudeva holding his son, Krishna, in his arms whilst encountering a cobra
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Vasudeva holding his son, Krishna, in his arms whilst encountering a cobra
- Object:
Drawing
- Place of origin:
Calcutta, India (made)
- Date:
ca. 1885 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Watercolour with silver details
- Museum number:
IS.672-1950
- Gallery location:
In store
Physical description
Vasudeva, the father of Krishna, is shown holding his son in his arms whilst encountering a cobra which towers over him. A jackal is at his feet.
Place of Origin
Calcutta, India (made)
Date
ca. 1885 (made)
Artist/maker
unknown (production)
Materials and Techniques
Watercolour with silver details
Dimensions
Height: 17 in, Width: 11 in
Object history note
Historical significance: Calcutta was recognised as the Capital of British India from 1833-1912. By the 1830s, artists had arrived from rural villages in Bengal and began to produce paintings that reflected local history, mythology, customs and conflicts of a colonised society. As a popular art form, these artists are recognised for their use of brilliant colour, simplified images and swift brushstrokes that became the hallmark of Kalighat painting in the 19th and early 20th century.
Descriptive line
Kalighat painting of Vasudeva, Krishna and the Snake. Calcutta ca. 1885
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Archer, W.G (1973) Kalighat Painting, HMSO, London, p65, fig 58.
Materials
Watercolour; Silver
Subjects depicted
Krishna; Vasudeva
Categories
Paintings; Hinduism
Collection code
IND
