This original hand-painted piece in the Kalighat style from West Bengal beautifully portrays Goddess Saraswati the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts and uses a stark monochrome tone with accents in bright red. In this painting Saraswati is portrayed seated on a swan (hamsa), the bird closely associated with her. In Hindu mythology the swan is a symbol of purity and spiritual perfection. In fact, even the musical instrument she has in her hand - the veena, is also shaped like a beautiful swan.
Kalighat Painting is a style of Indian art that emerged in the 19th century in Bengal.

It was created by a group of specialized scroll painters known as "patuas" in the vicinity of the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. Typically created on paper with flowing brushwork and bold, often homemade, dyes, Kalighat Art is characterized by bold outlines, vibrant color tones, and minimal background details. These paintings primarily depict mythological stories, Hindu gods and goddesses. Kalighat paintings quite often tend to be a collaborative effort involving a group of artists, often from the same family.

Adorn your home with this exquisite Kalighat Goddess Saraswati Painting that is striking!

Note: This painting is provided without a frame. The image/s depicting the artwork with the frame is intended solely as a suggestion.

Quantity: 1 painting without frame. The frame shown in the image is for representational purposes only.

Care instructions: Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture, water and other liquids. For best results, keep it in a frame with glass.

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