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The Kalighat paintings developed in the 19th century in the Bengal presidency. The travelling scroll painters or the patuas had been practising folk art of Pattachitra. The new...  Read More

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Kalighat art painting by Uttam Chitrakar
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Kalighat Painting by Uttam Chitrakar
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Eternal Love Story: Kalighat Artistry by Uttam Chitrakar
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Vibrant Travellers: Uttam Chitrakar’s Kalighat Splendour
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A Symphony of Love A Khalighat Painting of a Swing's Embrace by Sonali Chitrakar
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Moments of Passion  A Kalighat Painting tapestry by Sonali Chitrakar
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In the Embrace of Togetherness A Kalighat Painting of Leisure and Love by Sonali Chitrakar
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Babu and Bibi A Tale of Joyful Connection A Khalighat Painting by Sonali Chitrakar
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Harmony of Creativity Intimacy and Artistry on a Khalighat Canvas by Sonali Chitrakar
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Illicit Affair A Tapestry of the Tharakeshwar Affair Khalighat Painting by Sonali Chitrakar
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Maternal Love   Nurturing devotion of devotion Khalighat Painting by Sonali Chitrakar
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Savouring Traditions A Culinary Journey in Khalighat Art by Sonali Chitrakar
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Whispers of Love: A Serene Moment in Kalighat
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Luminescent Journeys: Harmony in Motion
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Nature's Bond: Symbiotic Serenity in Kalighat
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Intimate Bonds: Devoted Adornments in Kalighat
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Eternal Companions: The Radiance of Inseparable Harmony
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Nurturing Bonds: Tender Care in Kalighat
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Whispers of Reflection: Domestic Beauty in Kalighat
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Serenade of Devotion: Whispers of Adoration in Kalighat
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Gilded Encounters: The Allure of Artistry in Kalighat Painting
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The Barber's Craft: Masterful Transformations in Kalighat
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Harmony and Play: The Guardian's Delight in Kalighat
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Embrace of Love: A Kalighat Painting of Passion and Harmony
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Moments of Love: A Splendor of Passion
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Shades of Love: Vibrant Embrace by Sonali Chitrakar
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Harmony in Motion: A Captivating Scene of Love and Chaos
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Symbiotic Strides: The tale of an Amusing Encounter. Experience laughter and joy. Buy now and embark on this whimsical journey!
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Shop Babu and his Dog: Kalighat by Bhaskar Chitrakar
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The Kalighat paintings developed in the 19th century in the Bengal presidency. The travelling scroll painters or the patuas had been practising folk art of Pattachitra. The new manners and customs of the British settlers, the revivalist exercises of the Mughal and theatres as well as the use of Sanskrit on stage was absorbed by the rural artists who had migrated to Calcutta and developed it into a popular urban genre. The period of Kalighat paintings coincides with the age of mechanical reproduction in the form of woodcut, lithography, oleography and printing.
The artists primarily depicted what surrounded the artists. Their dietary practices made fish a recurring and common motif in the paintings. Another important element in the Kalighat paintings was the cat. Paintings depicting Cat with a Fish depict the religious hypocrisy, where the cat is a satirical representation of the false aesthetic. The artists also painted the religious figures such as Durga, episodes from the epics, and other sacred texts. Many paintings commented on the priests, perhaps depicting the social customs that prevailed during that period. Babus with their hair groomed in the Albert style, wearing expensive shawls and buckled shoes, smoking their hookahs and sitting on Victorian chairs was a common depiction.
The Kalighat painters interacted with the colonial paintings and began the use of water colours, shaded figures, folio-sized mill made papers. The colours were applied in a sequence, one at a time. The exposed limbs and faces were painted first, followed by the clothes and other detailing.

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