Tree of life with Krishna
Artist
Ranjan Paswan
(Indian, b. 1989)
Place of OriginBihar State, India
Date2015
MaterialsInk and colors on paper
DimensionsH. 30 1/2 in x W. 22 3/8 in, H. 77.5 cm x W. 56.8 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase, Mortimer-Harvey Fund
Object number2018.10
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewA large tree with charming birds in its dense foliage dominates the composition of this painting. A highly stylized figure of the flute-playing Hindu god Krishna occupies the foreground beneath the tree, with a cow and its calf behind him, and a large peacock and butterfly nearby. The image of the god here becomes secondary to the fantastic tree.
Artist Ranjan Paswan conveys a sense of nature’s lush bounty in this painting. The sinuous and intertwining bird-filled branches give the work movement and dynamism; the simple yet bright color palette and detailed line work attract and hold the viewer’s eye.
Artist Ranjan Paswan conveys a sense of nature’s lush bounty in this painting. The sinuous and intertwining bird-filled branches give the work movement and dynamism; the simple yet bright color palette and detailed line work attract and hold the viewer’s eye.
