{"product_id":"radha-and-krishna-kalighat-school","title":"Radha and Krishna - Kalighat School","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Kalighat painting depicting the divine couple Radha and Krishna, rendered with bold lines and silver-painted accents on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work originates from the Kalighat school of painting, a genre that emerged in nineteenth-century Kolkata. Artists working near the Kalighat Kali Temple produced these images for pilgrims and visitors. The style is defined by bold, sweeping brushstrokes and a reduction of form to essential shapes. This particular piece depicts the divine couple, Radha and Krishna, standing upon a raised platform. Krishna is rendered in his traditional blue hue, holding a flute, while Radha stands beside him, adjusting her veil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is flat, prioritising clear silhouettes and expressive gestures over realistic perspective. The artists utilised a limited palette of mineral pigments, often augmented with silver paint to delineate jewellery and textile borders. This specific application of silver provides a metallic sheen against the matte paper surface. The figures are stylised, with elongated eyes and fluid postures that reflect the aesthetic conventions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalighat paintings were produced rapidly to meet high demand, yet they maintain a distinct visual language. The focus remains on the devotional subject matter, presented with a directness that appealed to a broad audience. The figures occupy a shallow, stage-like space, which is a common feature in this tradition. The use of line is confident and rhythmic, defining the contours of the garments and the physical forms of the deities. This print captures the essence of the Kalighat aesthetic, where traditional religious themes meet the rapid production methods of the urban bazaar. It serves as a record of the visual culture in colonial-era Bengal, where local artisans adapted their techniques to suit the changing tastes of a growing city population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/goddess-bhairavi-shib-gobin-lal-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGoddess Bhairavi by Shib Gobin Lal\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/goddess-bagala-sasadhar-banarjee-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGoddess Bagala by Sasadhar Banarjee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kalighat-school\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKalighat School prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kalighat School","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58764210536783,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58764210602319,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58764210635087,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58764210733391,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58764210766159,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58764210798927,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58764210864463,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58764210897231,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58764210929999,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58764210962767,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58764211028303,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58764211061071,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58764211126607,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58764211159375,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58764211683663,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58764211716431,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58764211781967,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Radha-and-Krishna_Poster_CompositorV1_1789306047319-q80.jpg?v=1792794608","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/radha-and-krishna-kalighat-school","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}