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Kalighat - Bengali Babu and the Taxi

Handmade in Pingla, West Bengal

Artform: Kalighat

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Bhaskar Chitrakar

Rs. 18,500

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Dimensions

14 In x 10 In

Medium

Water color on paper

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In "Bengali Babu and the Taxi" by Bhaskar Chitrakar, the artist captures a fun everyday moment where a stylish Bengali Babu, dressed in a patterned coat and carrying a large tanpura, casually walks past a bright yellow Kolkata taxi while the driver excitedly calls out to him. The scene blends humor with daily city life, showing the contrast between the babu’s calm elegance and the taxi driver’s lively gesture. With classic Kalighat detailing, bold colors, and a tiny black bird completing the composition, the painting feels charming, lighthearted, and wonderfully rooted in Kolkata’s familiar rhythm.

Kalighat art is a traditional painting style from Kolkata, known for its bold outlines, fluid brushstrokes, and expressive figures. Created using natural colors on paper, it depicts mythological themes, daily life, and social satire. Blending simplicity with strong storytelling, Kalighat art reflects Bengal’s vibrant culture and artistic heritage.

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