Bidspirit auction | INDIAN KALIGHAT MANNER PORTRAIT WATERCOLOR

INDIAN KALIGHAT MANNER PORTRAIT WATERCOLOR PAINTING - An Indian Kalighat manner watercolor painting on paper depicting a portrait of a woman dressed in a traditional costume and holdong a flower in her hand. Unsigned. Kalighat painting, Kalighat Patachitra, or Kalighat Pat is a style of Indian paintings which originated in the 19th century. It was first practiced by a group of specialized scroll painters known as the patuas in the vicinity of the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata formerly Calcutta, in the present Indian state of West Bengal. Composed of bold outlines, vibrant colour tones, and minimal background details, these paintings and drawings were done on both hand-made and machine manufactured paper. The paintings depicted mythological stories, figures of Hindu gods and goddesses, as well as scenes from everyday life and society, thereby recording a socio cultural landscape which was undergoing a series of transitions during the 19th and early 20th century, when the Kalighat pat reached its pinnacle. Indian Fine Art, Female Portrait Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions 19 x 13 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn edges. Stains. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.