{"product_id":"radha-krishna-in-kalighat-by-sonali-chitrakar-6","title":"Radha Krishna in Kalighat by Sonali Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis elegant and beautifully stylized vertical painting by Sonali Chitrakar presents a serene rendition of Radha and Krishna seated closely together in a sacred grove, surrounded by adoring forest wildlife. Characterized by its monumental focal figures and bold contours, the composition masterfully handles traditional sacred iconography through a vibrant folk lens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalighat painting is a traditional art form that originated in the 19th century around the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, Bengal, practiced by the Patua community. It is celebrated for its sweeping, lyrical brushstrokes, bold color fills, and a unique blend of mythological themes with satirical commentary on contemporary life. Traditionally executed with water-based pigments on paper, this style is renowned for its rapid, expressive line-work and minimalistic backgrounds that emphasize the volume and dramatic expressions of the central figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition centers around the two divine lovers resting beneath a sprawling canopy. Lord Krishna is rendered in a deep cerulean-blue skin tone, his face detailed with large, white-rimmed almond eyes and a crisp white sectarian mark (tilak) on his forehead. He wears a golden crown topped with a double peacock feather and is garbed in a bright yellow dhoti with fine crimson pleating. Seated beside him is Radha, her golden-ochre face turned slightly inward with her hands depicted in the abhaya mudra.(gesture of fearlesnness and protection) and varada mudra (gesture of boon giving). She is dressed in an ornate, deep crimson blouse and skirt heavily adorned with a repeating grid of fine white pointillist dots and delicate white lace detailing along her sleeve cuffs and braid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirectly above their heads, the dark sienna branches of a stylized tree weave across a solid teal-blue background, forming a dense canopy filled with pointed green leaves and dozens of circular, yellow morning-glory blossoms outlined in black ink. Grounding the figures at the base is a lush green meadow patterned with fine white grass blades. Emerging from this lower register are three highly stylized, golden-tan forest deer looking upward in complete adoration, their bodies speckled with fine white spots. The entire vertical composition is enclosed within a crisp, dark black frame border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, this piece stands as a masterclass in traditional rhythmic balance, using fluid contours to evoke a deep sense of pastoral tranquility. By surrounding the intimate, devotional embrace of Radha and Krishna with a synchronized chorus of blossoming nature and gentle wildlife, Sonali Chitrakar beautifully uses her expressive brushwork to illustrate the absolute unity of the natural world with the divine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonali Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408807080150,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Radha-_Krishna-_in_Kalighat_by_Sonali_Chitrakar.png?v=1782722921","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/radha-krishna-in-kalighat-by-sonali-chitrakar-6","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}