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A powerful and highly collectible vintage Indian devotional print titled “SREE KALIMATA”, depicting Goddess Kali in her fierce divine form standing upon Lord Shiva.
The composition presents Kali with dark blue-grey complexion, flowing hair, multiple arms and a radiant halo, wearing her traditional garland of heads. Lord Shiva lies beneath her feet, while the surrounding battlefield imagery creates a dramatic representation of Shakti, divine power and the triumph over destructive forces.
The artwork is particularly striking for its atmospheric landscape, expressive figures and strong contrast between Kali’s illuminated form and the darker background.
Most importantly, the original lower margin retains identifiable period publishing information:
SREE KALIMATA
Nanumal Riayatmal & Co.
Picture Publishers
Sukkur, Sind
Copyright reserved by the Publishers
Printed by Lakshmibilas Press Ltd., Cal.
These surviving publisher and printer imprints give the piece a particularly interesting historical identity and make it much more desirable than an anonymous later devotional reproduction.
Product Details
Printed Title: Sree Kalimata
Subject: Goddess Kali with Lord Shiva
Theme: Kali / Shakti / Hindu Devotional Art
Publisher: Nanumal Riayatmal & Co.
Publisher Type: Picture Publishers
Location: Sukkur, Sind
Printer: Lakshmibilas Press Ltd.
Printing Location: Calcutta
Medium: Vintage colour devotional print
Orientation: Portrait
Presentation: Framed
Frame: Vintage black frame
Category: Vintage Indian Religious Art / Kali Print / Collectible Devotional Art
Collector’s Highlight
The strongest collector feature is the unusual combination of the Sukkur, Sind publisher imprint with printing by Lakshmibilas Press Ltd., Calcutta.
The image also appears to carry an artist signature in the lower-right corner, although I would not put the artist’s full name in the website title until the signature is positively identified.
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