{"product_id":"shri-ganesha-in-kalighat-by-anwar-chitrakar","title":"Shri Ganesha in Kalighat by Anwar Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis captivating Kalighat painting by Anwar Chitrakar presents a uniquely vibrant and graceful interpretation of Shri Ganesha. This piece captures the deity in a delicate, standing posture, in his four-armed form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalighat Painting is a traditional folk art form from Kolkata, West Bengal, known for its bold brushstrokes, expressive figures, and minimalistic compositions. It is characterized by strong flowing outlines, vibrant colours and themes ranging from Hindu mythology to social satire and scenes of everyday urban life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition features the majestic, front-facing figure of Ganesha. His face and long, sweeping trunk are rendered in a cool, light blue, providing a beautiful contrast to the warm, peach-toned complexion of his torso and arms. His face features two large, expressive almond-shaped eyes, a prominent third eye on his forehead and a single visible tusk. He is crowned with a brilliant golden mukut topped with a semi-circular motif. His fan-like ears flare out behind his head, intricately detailed with meticulous stippling that adds texture against the smooth gradient shading of his face. Multiple strands of delicate white pearls drape elegantly over his chest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deity is depicted with four arms, each heavily adorned with white and gold armbands and bracelets. In his upper right hand, he balances a minimalist, stylized white discus (chakra), while his upper left holds a conch shell (shankha). His lower left hand gracefully clutches a white lotus flower, and his lower right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness). He stands with his legs gracefully crossed at the ankles, resting his delicately ankleted feet upon a large, blooming pink lotus with a vibrant yellow, dotted center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork utilizes a mottled, neutral grey-beige background that mimics the texture of aged parchment. This negative space further highlights the figure of the deity. The painting features the Kalighat school's signature bold outlines, using thick, sweeping strokes. By documenting a beloved Hindu deity through centuries-old folk art conventions, this piece beautifully honors the living, evolving spirit of Bengal’s regional art heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anwar Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50064885711062,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Shri_Ganesha_in_Kalighat_by_Anwar_Chitrakar.png?v=1786432736","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/shri-ganesha-in-kalighat-by-anwar-chitrakar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}