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The Goddess Kali
Unknown Artist
A striking 19th-century Kalighat painting of the Hindu goddess Kali, characterized by bold lines and a vibrant, graphic palette.
Durga Killing the Demon Mahisha
Unknown Artist
1890 · Medium Not Listed
A bold and spirited Kalighat painting capturing a classic moment from Hindu mythology with striking line work and rich color.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Entryway · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Soft gray, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1890, this painting is a masterful example of Kalighat art from Calcutta. It depicts the goddess Durga in her triumphant battle against the demon Mahisha, rendered with the style's signature bold, sweeping brushstrokes and a vibrant palette of ochre, crimson, and green that commands immediate attention.
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