Uttam Chitrakar
Durga Mahisashuramardini
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Durga Mahisashuramardini” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Uttam Chitrakar references both old and new traditions in his Kalighat paintings, taking inspiration from religious subject matter. This figure of Durga recalls those of Indian artist Jamini Roy. The facial features are highly stylised and symmetrical, while the shapes of the lion and water-buffalo are created from minimal bold lines.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- IS.45-2011
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
