KARM 108

Krishna Lila Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
    ARTIST:RABI BEHERA
  • Dimensions60 in (H) x 22 in (W)
Description

This vibrant Pattachitra painting from Orissa masterfully depicts a captivating Krishna Lila, illustrating the divine pastimes of Lord Krishna. These narratives, often drawn from the Bhagavata Purana and other sacred texts, celebrate Krishna's playful childhood, his enchanting interactions with the gopis, and his heroic exploits, embodying profound themes of divine love, devotion, and the cosmic play of the divine. The scene unfolds with characteristic narrative clarity and rich symbolic detail, rendered with the precise lines and flattened perspective typical of Pattachitra artistry.

Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned centre for this art, this 60 inch (H) x 22 inch (W) painting exemplifies the mastery of the Pattachitra tradition. The medium, "paata," refers to the specially prepared cloth canvas, traditionally stiffened with tamarind paste and coated with white stone powder. Upon this meticulously prepared ground, natural pigments or artist colours are applied using fine brushes, resulting in the iconic crisp outlines and luminous, often jewel-toned, fields of colour that define Pattachitra's unique visual language.

This exceptional artwork is a one-of-a-kind original, a singular creation by the artist's hand, distinctly not a print or reproduction. It ships complete with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. Enjoy complimentary insured delivery across India for this precious acquisition.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa
ARTIST:RABI BEHERA.

  • 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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha

Krishna Lila Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

This vibrant Pattachitra painting from Orissa masterfully depicts a captivating Krishna Lila, illustrating the divine pastimes of Lord Krishna.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Krishna Lila Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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These narratives, often drawn from the Bhagavata Purana and other sacred texts, celebrate Krishna's playful childhood, his enchanting interactions with the gopis, and his heroic exploits, embodying profound themes of divine love, devotion, and the cosmic play of the divine.

Krishna Lila Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

02

The scene unfolds with characteristic narrative clarity and rich symbolic detail, rendered with the precise lines and flattened perspective typical of Pattachitra artistry.Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned centre for this art, this 60 inch (H) x 22 inch (W) painting exemplifies the mastery of the Pattachitra tradition.

Krishna Lila Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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The medium, "paata," refers to the specially prepared cloth canvas, traditionally stiffened with tamarind paste and coated with white stone powder.

The tradition

Painted on treated patti cloth in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, in natural stone and shell colours.

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha