Mother and Child

By Somali K Chakrabarti

Mother& Child, Jamini Roy

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A safe haven in

blue expanse, sitting enthroned

on his mother’s lap

“Mother and Child” is a masterpiece painting by Jamini Roy (1887-1972),one of the most renowned Indian artists of the twentieth century . Broad brush strokes, simple forms, stretched eyes, decorative borders and use of flat colours are the dominant motifs in “Jamini Roy” paintings.

 

A Haiku is a Japanese poem consisting of 17 syllables in 3 lines, with 5 syllables in the first and third lines and 7 in the second.

 

Lei: A wreath for your soul  is a string of short poems reflecting on nature, life, illusion and inspiration.Lei

 

 

 

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50 thoughts on “Mother and Child”

  12. Interesting painting, Somali. Never heard of it, but glad I do know. It must be a popular kind of painting in Indian culture. Lovely haiku as well. Very apt with the painting – which I’m guessing inspired you 🙂

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  22. ..and that is the best place to be! loved how you used the words ‘blue expanse’ .To me they expressed blueness of the world, that empty blues of one’s being , the blue of this famous painting … all encompassed in it !
    Lovely .

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  25. The Haiku and the sketch symbolizes the eternal bond and unbridled affection between a child and a mother, Somali. The words flow directly inside a heart capable only of free and limitless love.

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