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A stylized figure in a green dress sits inside a dark arch. On the left, a small winged figure floats above a flower stalk.
The Annunciation
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

The Annunciation

Artist Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887 - 1972)
Datec. 1950
Place of originBengal, India, Asia
MediumOpaque watercolor on canvas, mounted on board
Dimensionsimage: 27 1/2 x 15 in. (69.9 x 38.1 cm)
Framed: 32 x 19 in. (81.3 x 48.3 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.54
Collections
Visual DescriptionA stylized figure in a green dress sits inside a dark arch. On the left, a small winged figure floats above a flower stalk.
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
On a tan background, a yellow fish with an elephant's head stands next to a figure in blue clothing. To the right, a rider patterned clothing and a crown sits atop a black horse.
Makara and Horseman
Jamini Roy
c. 1945
Krishna and Balarama
Krishna and Balarama
Jamini Roy
c. 1950
Ravana, Sita and Jatayu
Ravana, Sita and Jatayu
Jamini Roy
c. 1958
Saint Ann and the Blessed Virgin
Saint Ann and the Blessed Virgin
Jamini Roy
c. 1945
A drawing of three stylized figures in a top row, framed by arches, above a horizontal row of four smaller heads.
Sketches of Christian Subjects
Jamini Roy
c. 1953
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
White geometric figures on a reddish-brown background. Two stylized figures ride elephants flanking a central tree topped with a bird. Below, a decorative border separates a lower panel containing four fish swimming in a row.
The World of Alipana
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
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
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 boy carrying a two-headed hand-struck waist drum with strap suspended around his neck.
Santal Boy with Drum
Jamini Roy
c. 1935

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