MEASUREMENTS: 37" (H) X 56.75" (W)Rare and what appears to be a vintage large hand painted Indian Pattachitra painting. With extremely bright color and details. Pattachitra is one of the earliest artforms forms Orissa, a region in eastern India starting in the 12th century and are still being made today. Pattachitra translates exactly to cloth painting, hence usually being made on canvas or other cloth materials and painted with various paints such as oil based or mineral based paint. The tradition of making Pattachitra's is usually passed down generation to generation in families, making a sort of family sketch book. Lord Jagganath and Vaishnava are usually the main theme of Patachitra, usually depicting Lord Jagganath on a carriage as they have here. Pattachitra's also usually have a floral like border, and uses oil, vegetable and mineral colors as paint.
In bright beautiful colors, this piece depicts what appears to be Lord Jagganath on a carriage with Vaishnava next to him, the carriage is being pulled by two horses, and people surround the carriage in a joyous, celebratory manner. There is extraordinary detail all throughout the painting, even within the borders and in the figures. Professionally matted and framed on a wooden black and gold frame. Would make an excellent addition to any living room or den.
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Great MINT condition.