This is an original Pattachitra painting from West Bengal, India.



This was made by a Pattachitra artist in mid 90's.



Kali is the feminine form of "time" or "the fullness of time" with the masculine noun "kala"—and by extension, time as "changing aspect of nature that bring things to life or death." 



In this pattachitra Kali is being show holding two people on her palm.

On Her right palm it's Ramakrishna Paramahansa - an Indian Hindu mystic and saint in 19th century Bengal. And on left palm it's Sarada Devi, wife of Ramakrishna. They both are known for their faith in Goddess Kali.



Bengal Patachitra is referred to in the Buddhist literature in 1st century A.D., in Haribansha in 2nd century, in Abhigyanashakuntalam and Malavikagnimitra in 4th century, Harshacharita and Uttararamacharita in 6th and 7th-8th centuries respectively.



All the colors that are used on the painting are derived from natural sources such as fruit, vegetables, flower, charcoal etc.

The painting is done on art paper and once the color is dry a piece of cloth is pasted as the back of the paper to make it durable. The gum used for pasting is made of flour and hot water, Neem extract is also added to protect the painting from insects.



It's also very interesting to know that for each and every Pattachitra there is a song composed by the artist to describe the subject or event shown in the painting. When artists show their Pattachitra they sing the song.



This painting is unframed.

Height: 29 inch

Width: 22 inch



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