KARM 108

Shyama Sundar Krishna with Radha Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Specifications
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
    ARTIST:RABI BEHERA
  • Dimensions12 in (H) x 18 in (W)
Description

This captivating Pattachitra painting from Orissa exquisitely renders Shyama Sundar Krishna, the dark and beautiful manifestation of the deity, alongside his beloved divine consort Radha. Their celestial union, depicted here with tender grace, symbolises the profound spiritual love and longing known as madhurya bhava in Hindu devotional traditions. The composition captures a moment of serene intimacy, inviting contemplation of divine romance and the eternal bond between the divine masculine and feminine.

Master folk artist Rabi Behera, renowned for his command over traditional techniques, has meticulously brought this vision to life on paata, the prepared cloth canvas characteristic of Orissan Pattachitra. Using traditional pigments derived from natural sources, such as minerals, vegetables, and shells, mixed with gum, Behera employs a precise hand to create the intricate linear details and vibrant, yet earthy, colour palette. The visible brushwork reveals a skilled hand, preserving centuries of artistic heritage in every stroke and embodying the distinct aesthetic of this ancient art form.

This exceptional artwork is a one-of-a-kind original, a testament to individual artistic expression and not a mass-produced print. It will be delivered with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its provenance and handcrafted nature, and ships with complimentary insured delivery across India.

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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

Shyama Sundar Krishna with Radha Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

This captivating Pattachitra painting from Orissa exquisitely renders Shyama Sundar Krishna, the dark and beautiful manifestation of the deity, alongside his beloved divine consort Radha.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Shyama Sundar Krishna with Radha Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Their celestial union, depicted here with tender grace, symbolises the profound spiritual love and longing known as madhurya bhava in Hindu devotional traditions.

Shyama Sundar Krishna with Radha Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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The composition captures a moment of serene intimacy, inviting contemplation of divine romance and the eternal bond between the divine masculine and feminine.Master folk artist Rabi Behera, renowned for his command over traditional techniques, has meticulously brought this vision to life on paata, the prepared cloth canvas characteristic of Orissan Pattachitra.

Shyama Sundar Krishna with Radha Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Using traditional pigments derived from natural sources, such as minerals, vegetables, and shells, mixed with gum, Behera employs a precise hand to create the intricate linear details and vibrant, yet earthy, colour palette.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha