Tree Series 246 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

Rabi Behera's "Tree Series 246" presents a vibrant, stylised depiction of a tree, a motif profoundly interwoven with themes of life, growth, and cosmic continuity in Indian artistic traditions. Rendered with the characteristic bold lines and rich, organic pigments of Pattachitra, the tree commands attention within the vertical scroll format. Its intricate foliage and robust trunk convey a sense of enduring vitality, depicted with the traditional flat perspective and decorative flourishes typical of this Orissan folk idiom.

Created by Rabi Behera, an accomplished artist from Puri, this piece exemplifies the traditional Pattachitra technique. Executed on a prepared cotton cloth, or 'paata', the painting utilises natural and artist pigments carefully applied to achieve its striking colour balance. The visible hand technique is evident in the meticulous brushwork, from the precise, fine lines that define form to the vibrant washes that fill the spaces, reflecting generations of inherited artistic skill and disciplined practice.

This exquisite "Tree Series 246" is a one of a kind original painting, not a print or reproduction, offering a unique piece of India's living art heritage. It ships directly from our art house with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance and value, and includes complimentary insured delivery across India.