Kalighat painting, a school of art founded in the city of Kolkata during the 19th century, is among those rich legacies the country continues to bask in today.
Painted mostly on mill-made paper with flowing brushwork and bold dyes, Kalighat paintings are said to have originated in the vicinity of the iconic Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata.
The art almost always depicted Hindu gods and mythological characters, or incidents, themes, and characters from everyday life.
A depiction of goddess Durga and her lion killing the demon Mahishasura is a common subject in Kalighat pattachitra and this illustration is my version of the iconic depictions.
This project was completed in Procreate using watercolour and gauche.
Prints are available at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/prita-dhaimade/shop
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