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KALIGHAT WORKSHOP,

© Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Kalighat Art is a form of folk art inspired by Pattachitras, prevalent in Bengal and across India for over a millennium. Both art forms involve trained and amateur artists, often family members collaborating on creating art.

The name "Kalighat '' is derived from the Kalighat market situated near the Kalighat Temple along the BuriGanga River, historically a significant trade centre in East India for centuries. Initially, this art style depicted 'History Painting,' later evolving into 'Genre Painting,' capturing the Babu Culture during the early colonial period in Bengal. Here, intriguing parallels emerge between Western art and Kalighat art.

While the themes and stories depicted in Kalighat paintings have evolved, the artistic style has remained consistent over time.

This caption was written by Kiran Cymru.


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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 11619

Creation/Production

KALIGHAT WORKSHOP,
Date:

Acquisition

Source unknown, 1954

Measurements

(): h(cm) primary support:44.9
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(): w(cm) primary support:28
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(): h(cm) secondary support:47.6
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(): w(cm) secondary support:30.2
(): w(cm)
(): h(in) primary support:17 11/16
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(): w(in) primary support:11
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(): h(in) secondary support:18 3/4
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(): w(in) secondary support:11 7/8
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Techniques

watercolour on paper on card
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

watercolour
Paper
card

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Art And Design Movements
  • Fine Art
  • Kalighat School
  • Kalighat Workshop
  • Works On Paper

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