Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya by Unknown Artist. A blue-skinned deity stands atop the hood of a large coiled serpent while playing a flute, flanked by two praying figures against a warm parchment background.

Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya

Unknown Artist

1890 · Medium Not Listed

A bold and rhythmic 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu deity Krishna subduing the serpent demon Kaliya.

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Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Entryway · Gallery Wall
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft gray, Terracotta clay

About the piece

This striking 19th-century Kalighat painting depicts the Hindu deity Krishna triumphantly subduing the multi-headed serpent demon, Kaliya. Originating from Calcutta, this style is renowned for its bold, rhythmic brushwork and expressive simplification of form, visible here in the fluid curves of the Naga and the vibrant patterns of the surrounding figures. The warm patina of the paper adds a sense of historical depth to the energetic, graphic composition, making it a powerful statement piece for a gallery wall or study.

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