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Ganesha
Ganesha
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ganesha

Artist Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887 - 1972)
Datec. 1950s
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumOpaque watercolor on woven palm-fiber mat
Dimensions15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (40 x 40 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Marjorie Oberne
Object numberPA-77-6
Collections
A stylized painting of a figure with dark reddish-brown skin, wide eyes, and an elongated neck adorned with patterned bands. The figure has a ponytail and wears earrings.
Naga Girl Holding Bird
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
Vertical painting on a narrow rectangular panel depicting two stylized figures, one larger and one smaller, with bold outlines and almond-shaped eyes. They are set against a red arched background.
Virgin and Child
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
Crucifixion with Attendant Angels
Crucifixion with Attendant Angels
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
Three figures with two animals. Red/ochre/orange/vermillion/white/green/black.
Rama, Sita and Lakshmana
Jamini Roy
c. 1945
Krishna and Balarama
Krishna and Balarama
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A horizontal painting in reddish-brown tones divided into three rows. A large stylized horse and rider dominate the center, surrounded by standing figures. The top row shows riders on animals, and the bottom row features a line of small figures.
Warrior King
Jamini Roy
c. 1935
Two figures ride a dark blue elephant on the left, facing a figure riding a spotted yellow leopard on the right. A stylized flower stands between them on a tan background, framed by a dark blue decorative border.
The World of Kantha
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
Figure - white, grey and black.
Gopi
Jamini Roy
c. 1940
A painting of a white and grey cat lying down, facing right. The cat has textured fur and large, dark eyes. The background is dark reddish-brown.
White Cat
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
A horizontal painting with two white cows face a central flower-topped pole with a red background with white flower motifs above. Flanking them are two standing figures with large eyes.
Gopi and Cows
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A vertical painting depicting a stylized, crowned figure within an arched frame. The figure holds a crowned infant on her lap. Below are two fish motifs.
Virgin and Child
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
A horizontal, rectangular painting on a yellow background divided into three panels. The left panel shows six standing figures in blue, white, yellow, and beige. The center panel features red text on yellow. The right panel depicts blue and yellow figure flanked by two white cows.
Krishna and Balarama with Gopis
Jamini Roy
c. 1950

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