{"product_id":"mata-saraswati-in-kalighat-by-uttam-chitrakar","title":"Mata Saraswati in Kalighat by Uttam Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Kalighat painting by Uttam Chitrakar is a majestic portrayal of Mata Saraswati, rendered with the bold contours, fluid linework and voluminous grace that characterize this 19th-century folk tradition. Originating near the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal, this school of painting is celebrated for its ability to condense complex mythological forms into visually striking, rhythmic compositions utilizing sweeping brushwork and rich, localized pigments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of this composition is the Goddess of Knowledge, Music and the Arts, Saraswati, seated in a poised posture. Her countenance features the classic Kalighat almond-shaped eyes, a delicate nose ring and a prominent third eye (trinetra) on her forehead, symbolizing spiritual insight. She is dressed in an elegant blue sari with white borders and adorned with a dense lattice of white pearl necklaces. In her hands, she holds her characteristic stringed instrument, the Veena, shaped like a swan. Her head is crowned with a high, ornate golden mukut (crown), which is further framed by a striking red circular halo with a white serrated border, emphasizing her divine intellect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe iconography beautifully integrates her vahana (vehicle), the swan, rendered with a bold, curved neck on the left, its large eye matching the stylistic language of the goddess. Its tail feathers fan out to the right, textured with fine, repetitive scale-like patterns and delicate white stippling. The swan rests upon a fully bloomed pink lotus pedestal at the base, grounding the celestial figure in traditional purity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background is a flat, warm ochre surface, a definitive technique in the Kalighat tradition that highlights the vibrant blue and red tones of the central subject. The large scale of the feathered tail creates an organic, defensive frame that beautifully balances the negative space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting features the Kalighat school’s signature economy of line, utilizing broad, sweeping strokes to define the grand volume of the swan's plumage and the elegant drape of the goddess’s attire. This work beautifully captures the essence of the Kalighat tradition, merging the tranquil, intellectual grace of the Mata Saraswati with the spirited, expressive energy of Bengal’s folk heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uttam Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529184473302,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/Saraswati-seated-on-her-swan-Kalighat-by-Uttam-Chitrakar-1.png?v=1725605960","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/mata-saraswati-in-kalighat-by-uttam-chitrakar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}