Melodies of Musician: Kalighat Art by Bapi Chitrakar


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Size : Small
Dimensions : H: 11.69(in) by W: 8.27(in)
Medium : Natural Colors on Paper

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Bapi Chitrakar portrays the vibrant world of music and culture in this evocative Kalighat artwork. Seated regally upon a chair, the musician exudes an aura of authority and serenity. Clad in traditional attire, this artist is the embodiment of the Kalighat spirit. His posture is one of poise and attentiveness as he cradles a sitar in his skilled hands. The sitar, with its richly adorned strings and intricate design, is the conduit for a melodic journey, and the musician is its conductor. Bapi Chitrakar's use of bold outlines, vivid colours, and a flat perspective captures the essence of Kalighat artistry. This painting invites the viewers to share in the joy of creativity and the beautiful expressions that continue to thrive in the hands of artists like Bapi Chitrakar.


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Artist

Bapi

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Bapi Chitrakar, a seasoned artist since childhood, hails from a lineage deeply rooted in artistry. Embracing Islamic faith, Patua artists like Bapi Chitrakar exemplify a distinct, inclusive artistic tradition. They breathe life into narratives from Hindu Mythology, local folklore, Sufi wisdom, and contemporary themes through the mesmerizing fusion of paintings and songs. While tracing the exact origins of Patua tradition poses a challenge, some believe its oral form dates back to the 10th or 11th century CE, with tangible scrolls emerging in the 18th century CE. Embark on a vibrant journey through history and culture with Bapi Chitrakar's captivating creations!



Kalighat


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. These developments had caused mass consumption of imagery in the urban cities and Kalighat was a response to it. The Kalighat painters interacted with the colonial paintings and began the use of water colours, shaded figures, folio-sized mill made papers. They absorbed the role of the western theatre performances and the art schools which developed the unique stylistic features of the Kalighat paintings as we know them today. More here on our blog.



Product Details

Title
Melodies of Musician: Kalighat Art by Bapi Chitrakar
Vendor
Bapi Chitrakar
Art Style
Kalighat
Medium
Natural Colors
Size
Small
Dimension
11.69 in(H) X 8.27 in(W)
Themes
Man, Musical
Color
Pink, Red, Blue, Black, Brown
Country of Origin
West Bengal, India

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