{"product_id":"a-woman-and-a-peacock-in-kalighat-by-uttam-chitrakar","title":"A Woman and A Peacock in Kalighat by Uttam Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Kalighat painting by Uttam Chitrakar is a charming secular depiction of a woman holding a peacock, rendered with the bold contours, fluid linework and voluminous grace that characterize this 19th-century Bengali folk tradition. Originating near Kolkata, Kalighat art is highly celebrated for its seamless integration of natural and domestic themes, transforming subtle interactions between humans and animals into visually striking compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of this composition is a woman seated in a relaxed posture on a stylized chair, her body turned in a three-quarter profile. Her expression is calm and tender, featuring the classic Kalighat almond-shaped eyes gazing slightly to the side and a well-defined profile. Her long, thick black hair flows freely down her back in wavy tiers, a traditional stylistic detail. She is dressed in a vibrant blue sari wrapped gracefully around her form, accented with detailed black and white scalloped borders along the pleats. She is adorned with delicate silver bangles and a layered pearl necklace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently cradled on her lap is a stylized companion peacock. The bird's body is a deep navy blue with an elegant, curving neck, its head tilted upward toward the woman. In her raised right hand, the woman holds a small red flower, which she appears to be playfully offering to the peacock, capturing a quiet moment of domestic affection. The peacock's wings are textured with uniform, vertical brown line patterns, and its long green tail feathers sweep gracefully behind the backrest of the chair, adding a rhythmic curve to the right side of the composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe sits upon a European-influenced wooden chair painted in a rich terracotta-brown. The chair features an elegant, smoothly curved frame and slender, tapered legs, reflecting the colonial-era furniture styles that became popular in 19th-century urban Bengali households and frequently appeared in Kalighat artworks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting features the Kalighat school’s signature economy of line, utilizing broad, sweeping strokes to capture the volume of the figure and delicate white linework to create intricate textures on the garments and jewelry. The color palette is strikingly balanced, relying on the contrast between the cool cerulean blue and warm brown tones against the neutral background canvas. This work beautifully captures the essence of the Kalighat secular tradition, merging the tranquil charm of a domestic vignette with the spirited, expressive energy of Bengal’s regional folk heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uttam Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44484261150934,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/Women-and-the-Peacock-in-Kalighat-painting-by-Uttam-Chitrakar-1.jpg?v=1725606114","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/a-woman-and-a-peacock-in-kalighat-by-uttam-chitrakar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}