Mother India in Madhubani by Izhar Ansari
£159.00
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This striking and contemporary Madhubani painting by Izhar Ansari presents a powerful, allegorical representation of Mother India as an agrarian goddess, directly inspired by the legendary Bollywood film Mother India. The composition masterfully translates the movie's iconic cinematic imagery, specifically the unforgettable visual of the resilient matriarch pulling a heavy wooden plow through the soil, into the highly structured, symbolic lexicon of traditional folk art. Madhubani painting (or Mithila art) is an ancient Indian folk art from Bihar. Dating back to the Ramayana era, it features intricate geometric patterns, vibrant natural colors, and zero empty spaces, depicting mythology, nature, and social motifs. The composition centers on a stylized female figure representing Mother India, walking gracefully through a body of water. Rendered in a crisp profile with a prominent, large a
Craft: Madhubani. From Bihar. Sold by MeMeraki. Ships from India.
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