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Jamini Roy
Accession No . 3134
Artist Name. Jamini Roy
Title. Yashoda and Krishna
Medium. Tempera on cloth
Size. 51.5 x 71.5 cm
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In the mid-1920s, Jamini Roy explored the potential of calligraphic brush drawings. One of his sources of inspiration was the Kalighat style of painting, as can be observed in this painting. It is wonderful to see how the brush glides fluidly to create the contour lines that define Yashoda and the cow. The contour lines suggest both simplicity and volume in the forms. Compared to the minimalist forms that were to come a little later, this brightly-coloured image refers to a serene scene from village life besides being a scene from Krishna's life.
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