Patachitra Painting Item Number: 2878/49 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular, multi-coloured painting depicting the Hari Bansa story (the life of Krishna). The story is depicted in a series of circular and square panels showing figures in various poses and activities, organized along the borders of the painting and around a large central image. The central image depicts figures among a pattern of concentric circles and a floral motif. The outer-most border is blue.
Narrative
Collected in Raghurajpur, a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha, known for its master Pattachitra painters.
Item History
- Made by Kalu Charan Bariki (Maker) in Puri, Odisha, India
- Owned by Tamarin Productions Inc. before May 4, 2011
- Received from Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 4, 2011
What
- Name
- Patachitra Painting
- Identification Number
- 2878/49
- Type of Item
- painting
- Overall
- height 62.3 cm, width 92.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian
- Creator
- Kalu Charan Bariki (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puri, Odisha, India
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- paintings
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2878/0049