Set of Kalighat Painting by Sonali Chitrakar

This lively Kalighat painting by artist Sonali Chitrakar shows a fashionable couple riding together on a scooter, a modern vehicle rendered in the bold, simplified vocabulary of Kalighat art. Kalighat painting is a 19th-century folk art tradition from Kolkata, known for sweeping brush lines, flat colour planes, and witty portrayals of contemporary urban life.
The woman, seated in front, wears a vivid red sari with white ornamental borders and layered pearl-like necklaces, bangles, and large ear ornaments; her hair is tied in a neat bun with decorative accents. Behind her sits the babu, dressed in a dark blue patterned coat over a pale dhoti, his moustached face tilted toward her with flirtatious ease. One hand rests lightly on her shoulder as they ride in close proximity, suggesting intimacy and playful companionship.
This Kalighat artwork by artist Sonali Chitrakar presents a beautiful domestic scene. Kalighat painting is a 19th-century folk art tradition from Kolkata, characterized by bold sweeping brushlines, minimal backgrounds, and expressive figures rendered with soft tonal shading.
This composition shows a couple seated closely on a low cot, the woman reclining against the man’s lap in a relaxed, affectionate pose. She wears a pink sari with pleated lower drape and a darker border, along with layered necklaces, bangles, armlets, and a prominent nose ring; her long dark hair falls behind her shoulders. The man wears a pale grey kurta with tiny dotted motifs and a light blue dhoti, his moustached face turned toward her with a gentle, attentive expression. Their almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and smooth shading exemplify the style typical of Kalighat painting.

This Kalighat painting by Sonali Chitralar depicts a couple in close embrace beside a standing hookah, a familiar symbol of leisure and refined domestic pleasure. Kalighat painting is a 19th-century folk art tradition from Kolkata, recognised for bold contour lines, minimal settings, and expressive figures reflecting everyday urban life and social relationships.
The woman wears a soft pink sari with black border and fine pleats, her hair long and braided, adorned with earrings and bangles; she holds a slender smoking pipe that curls between the figures. The man, moustached and gently smiling, is dressed in a pale dhoti and light tunic with green trim, his arm wrapped around her shoulders in an affectionate gesture. Their almond eyes and tilted heads convey intimacy and mutual ease.

This Kalighat-style composition by artist Sonali Chitrakar presents a couple seated closely together in a tender, introspective moment. Kalighat painting is a 19th-century folk art tradition from Kolkata, known for bold contour lines, fluid modeling, and flat, opaque color on paper.The woman, adorned with bangles and a softly patterned sari, leans back into her companion’s embrace. The male figure bends toward her with a gentle, affectionate gaze, their faces nearly touching. Their interlocked posture creates a compact, rounded silhouette, emphasizing intimacy and emotional closeness.

This Kalighat painting by Sonali Chitrakar shows a man and a woman in an intimate moment beneath a large black umbrella. Kalighat painting is a 19th-century folk art tradition from Kolkata, known for fluid contour lines, minimal background, and softly modeled figures painted on paper.The man, dressed in a traditional black kurta and white dhoti, stands beside the woman, holding the umbrella aloft and offering a fish, while the woman sits on a low stool wrapped in a pale green sari. Their almond-shaped eyes, arched brows, and stylized profiles follow the classic Kalighat facial type, while patterned garments and simple jewelry add ornamental detail.

This painting by artist Sonali Chitrakar portrays a romantic domestic scene. Kalighat painting is a 19th-century folk art tradition from Kolkata, known for bold flowing outlines, flat luminous colour, and expressive depictions of everyday urban life and relationships.
The composition shows a seated woman in a deep teal sari with white dotted border and elaborate jewelry, cradling a fish across her lap—an emblem of domesticity, nourishment, and sensual prosperity in Bengali visual culture. Behind her stands a moustached admirer in a dark patterned tunic and pale dhoti, holding a rose close to his face as if offering fragrance or courtship. The woman’s lowered gaze and curved posture contrast with his attentive lean, creating a quiet narrative of flirtation and desire.

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