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Caught in the Frame

SKU : OPSP202600011
Rs. 45,000
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Artform

Kalighat, West Bengal

Artist

Sonali Chitrakar

Dimensions

12x18 Inches

Medium

Water Color on Paper

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The Painting

Captured in a poised, backward glance, this stylized cat embodies the expressive economy that distinguishes Kalighat painting. Accompanied by a playful kitten, the composition conveys attentiveness, curiosity, and the protective instincts found in the natural world. The sweeping lines, minimal detailing, and balanced form reflect the artistic language developed by Kalighat painters, where even the simplest subjects become rich with character and quiet storytelling. Rooted in observation yet elevated through artistic interpretation, the work celebrates the enduring relationship between animals and everyday life in Indian visual culture.

The Artform

Emerging from the 19th-century Calcutta, Kalighat painting originated near the Kalighat Temple dedicated to the goddess Kali. This art form reflects the dynamic cultural milieu of colonial India and unlike the intricate miniatures of earlier times embraces a simplified and more direct approach, utilizing bold lines, vibrant colors, and a touch of caricature to portray a wide range of subjects. Using a limited color palette consisting mainly of vibrant earth tones and bold contrasts, these paintings often depict mythological figures, deities, scenes from daily life, and even social critiques. The style is marked by its expressive yet economical brushwork, lending a certain immediacy to the compositions.

The Artist

Sonali Chitrakar is a contemporary Kalighat artist from Naya village in Pingla, West Bengal. Born into a family of traditional painters, she began learning the art at the age of seven under the guidance of her parents and continues to carry forward this rich artistic legacy. Working in the distinctive Kalighat style, her paintings are characterised by bold brushwork, fluid contours and expressive compositions that reinterpret both mythological narratives and everyday life. Alongside traditional themes, Sonali also explores contemporary subjects, demonstrating the enduring relevance of this historic Bengal art form. Through her practice, she contributes to preserving and evolving the Kalighat painting tradition for modern audiences.

Provenance

The painting has been created by Bridge Bharat’s master artist partners.

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