KARM 108

Jagannath Story Painting on Canvas

SKU: DDC243

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Specifications
  • ArtistSuryakanta Das - Odisha
  • MediumWatercolor On Handmade Canvas
  • Dimensions24.00 in (H) x 40.00 in (W)
Description

The painting presents a vibrant narrative from the Jagannath Story, a profound spiritual tradition centered around Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra. These revered deities, worshipped predominantly in Odisha, embody a unique syncretic aspect of Hindu spirituality. The composition, rendered in the iconic Pattachitra style, vividly recounts a significant episode from their divine lila or the grandeur of their annual Rath Yatra, depicted with the characteristic flattened perspective and intricate storytelling precision.

Artist Suryakanta Das, hailing from Odisha, masterfully brings this sacred narrative to life using watercolors on a handmade canvas. This medium, echoing the traditional natural pigment washes on prepared cloth, allows for the meticulous application of colour within the bold, definitive outlines that are the hallmark of Pattachitra. The visible hand technique reveals a practiced precision in every brushstroke, from the iconic almond-shaped eyes of the deities to the intricate patterns adorning their forms and surroundings.

As a singular, one of a kind original, this painting offers an authentic window into a living artistic tradition. It is not a print, but a unique creation that ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance and value. Enjoy complimentary insured delivery across India for this exceptional work.

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Material & Care

Watercolor On Handmade Canvas.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the pigments
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
  • Avoid moisture, humidity, water and sprays
  • Frame under UV-protective glass for longevity
  • Handmade — slight irregularities are the artist's signature

Indian Folk Art · India

Jagannath Story Painting on Canvas

The painting presents a vibrant narrative from the Jagannath Story, a profound spiritual tradition centered around Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra.

Every line here was drawn by hand, and carries a story older than memory.
Jagannath Story Painting on Canvas

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These revered deities, worshipped predominantly in Odisha, embody a unique syncretic aspect of Hindu spirituality.

Jagannath Story Painting on Canvas

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The composition, rendered in the iconic Pattachitra style, vividly recounts a significant episode from their divine lila or the grandeur of their annual Rath Yatra, depicted with the characteristic flattened perspective and intricate storytelling precision.Artist Suryakanta Das, hailing from Odisha, masterfully brings this sacred narrative to life using watercolors on a handmade canvas.

Jagannath Story Painting on Canvas

03

This medium, echoing the traditional natural pigment washes on prepared cloth, allows for the meticulous application of colour within the bold, definitive outlines that are the hallmark of Pattachitra.

The tradition

A hand-painted work in a traditional folk idiom of India.

Indian Folk Art · India