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Elephants, birds and sun
Alipana
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Alipana

Artist Jamini Roy (Indian, 1887 - 1972)
Datec. 1950
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumOpaque watercolor on board
DimensionsImage: 18 × 12 in. (45.7 × 30.5 cm)
Framed: 25 × 21 1/8 in. (63.5 × 53.7 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Taylor Hardwick
Object numberP-81-39
Collections
Visual DescriptionElephants, birds and sun
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
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
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
A stylized green bird with a triangular body and large eye stands on a red background, surrounded by two insects and a small fish within a patterned border.
Bird with Fish and Insects
Jamini Roy
undated
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 vertical mosaic-like painting featuring a stylized, grey elephant facing right against a textured maroon background. It has decorative bands on its legs and body. Geometric borders frame the top and bottom.
White Elephant
Jamini Roy
c. 1955
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
Figure - white, grey and black.
Gopi
Jamini Roy
c. 1940
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 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
A vertical painting with a dark reddish-brown background covered in white dots. A central plant-like motif features three large circular flowers with yellow centers.
Triune Symbol
Jamini Roy
c. 1955

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