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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.
Manasa, the Snake Goddess
Unknown Artist
1890 · Medium Not Listed
A bold 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu goddess Manasa in vibrant red and yellow tones.
$169
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Entryway · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft yellow, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This striking Kalighat painting from 19th-century Calcutta depicts Manasa, the Hindu goddess of snakes. Rendered with bold outlines and a vibrant palette of ochre and crimson, the goddess is shown holding serpents and standing atop a coiled cobra, illustrating the unique blend of traditional folk art and urban style characteristic of the period.
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