| Medium | : | Watercolour |
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| Height | : | 14.5 inch / 36.8 cm |
| Width | : | 10.5 inch / 26.7 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 26.7 cm × H: 36.8 cm |
A surreal, polka-dotted cat by Bhaskar Chitrakar holds a shrimp and a fish, blending folk art charm with contemporary symbolism in a whimsical watercolor composition.
₹21,600.00
Bhaskar Chitrakar | Cat | Watercolour on Paper | 14.5 x 10.5 inches | 2025
This whimsical painting by Bhaskar Chitrakar features a stylized cat adorned with large black polka dots on its body, rendered in soft tones of grey and black. The cat holds a shrimp delicately in its mouth and a small red fish in one paw, both illustrated with fine, almost surreal detail. Its face carries a mystical expression, with markings that resemble tribal or ritualistic symbols, adding an enigmatic quality to the piece. The exaggerated proportions, flattened perspective, and ornamental detailing are signature elements of Bhaskar Chitrakar’s style, which often blends folk art aesthetics with contemporary storytelling. The cat’s upright posture and human-like demeanor make it both playful and oddly regal, suggesting a symbolic narrative beneath its apparent simplicity.
Bhaskar Chitrakar comes from a family of patuas (painters from an artisan community in West Bengal) that have been practicing Kalighat painting since the 19th century. While his work upholds classical technique, he is the first to bring visions of contemporary society into this traditional art. Now isolated in the bystreets of Kalighat in South Kolkata, Chitrakar has introduced the coronavirus into his work, and his depictions of the virus have mutated and evolved along with its ever-widening grip.
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| Dimensions | 26.67 × 36.83 cm |
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