KARM 108

Tree Series 123 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
  • Dimensions13 in (H) x 13 in (W)
Description

This evocative Pattachitra painting from Orissa, titled 'Tree Series 123', presents a stylized rendering of a tree, a universal symbol of life, growth, and cosmic connection in Indian thought. The subject is depicted with the characteristic precision and vibrant palette of this traditional Paata art form. Its form is outlined with confident, rhythmic lines, creating a visual rhythm that is both strong and decoratively graceful, embodying a deep reverence for natural forms through a centuries-old artistic idiom.

Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned centre for this art, this painting exemplifies the mastery of the Paata medium. The canvas itself, traditionally prepared cloth, offers a unique surface for the artist's natural mineral and vegetable colours. Behera's visible hand technique reveals itself in the intricate brushwork, the careful layering of pigments for flat, vibrant fields, and the distinct, clean lines that define the tree's structure and decorative details. Each element speaks to the dedication and skill inherited through generations of practitioners in this celebrated artistic lineage.

As a singular work of art, this piece is a one of a kind original, not a print, offering an authentic connection to India's rich artistic heritage. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and value. Enjoy the convenience of free insured delivery across India, ensuring your acquisition arrives safely and securely.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa.

  • 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

Tree Series 123 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

This evocative Pattachitra painting from Orissa, titled 'Tree Series 123', presents a stylized rendering of a tree, a universal symbol of life, growth, and cosmic connection in Indian thought.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 123 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

01

The subject is depicted with the characteristic precision and vibrant palette of this traditional Paata art form.

Tree Series 123 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

Its form is outlined with confident, rhythmic lines, creating a visual rhythm that is both strong and decoratively graceful, embodying a deep reverence for natural forms through a centuries-old artistic idiom.Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned centre for this art, this painting exemplifies the mastery of the Paata medium.

Tree Series 123 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

The canvas itself, traditionally prepared cloth, offers a unique surface for the artist's natural mineral and vegetable colours.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha