Figure Studies
Hanuman with Rama and Lakshmana on His Shoulders
Unknown Artist
A bold and spirited 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu deity Hanuman carrying Rama and Lakshmana.
Figure Studies
Krishna and Radha
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the divine couple Krishna and Radha in bold, graphic lines.
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Saint Michael and the Bull
Sebastián López de Arteaga
A dramatic 17th-century Baroque masterpiece depicting the Archangel Michael descending from a celestial sky.
Figure Studies
Shiva, Parvati, Kartikeya, and Ganesha Traveling
Unknown Artist
This striking 18th-century painting captures the Hindu divine family in a moment of transit, rendered with bold colors and graceful lines.
Figure Studies
Manasa, the Snake Goddess
Unknown Artist
A bold 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu goddess Manasa in vibrant red and yellow tones.
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Diana or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt
Unknown Artist
A striking 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting a winged hunter goddess with bold outlines and a vibrant palette.
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Krishna's Earthly Ties
Unknown Artist
A stunning 17th-century Indian miniature painting featuring Krishna and a regal elephant on a bold crimson ground.
Contains nudity
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The Triumph of the Church
Unknown Artist
A masterpiece of Baroque energy, this preparatory sketch by Peter Paul Rubens depicts a triumphant allegorical procession with swirling movement and luminous color.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
Durga Killing the Demon Mahisha
Unknown Artist
A bold and spirited Kalighat painting capturing a classic moment from Hindu mythology with striking line work and rich color.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Bather
Kazimir Malevich
An energetic and colorful gouache study of a male figure by Kazimir Malevich.
Contains disturbing content
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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.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Kali Standing on Shiva
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the powerful Hindu goddess Kali in a traditional iconographic scene.
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