Figure Studies
English Babu Holding a Hookah
Unknown Artist
A striking Kalighat watercolor from 19th-century Calcutta featuring a stylishly dressed 'Babu' in a seated pose.
Mahant of Tarakeshwar Riding an Elephant
Unknown Artist
1890 · Medium Not Listed
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting featuring a bold graphic depiction of a mahant on a ceremonial elephant.
$169
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Gallery Wall
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Charcoal black, Soft sage
About the piece
This 19th-century Kalighat painting from Calcutta captures the Mahant of Tarakeshwar in a ceremonial procession. Characterized by the bold sweeps of color and strong outlines typical of Bengali folk art, the piece possesses a striking, graphic quality that feels remarkably contemporary.
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