Dimensions: 78 cm x 104 cm x 4 cm

Brought directly from India, and more precisely from Rajasthan, this painting offers us a vision of the sacred cow in a new light: hand-painted on sari cloth, this painting seems to be made up of a repetitive motif, and yet... Look closely: each cow has its own particularity...

Highly revered in India, the sacred cow is easily recognized by its distinct hump at the withers. This is a special breed, the Brahmin, descended from zebus bred in India. The cow's coat is almost entirely white, and she is the embodiment of non-violence. A major figure in Hinduism, it is associated with the deities Shiva, Indra and the pastoral god Krishna. In Indian, she is known as Gao Mata, which translates as “Mother Cow”, attesting to her more than sacred nature. Today, cows are an integral part of Indian daily life. They roam freely in the streets and are pampered by the locals. Everyone pays tribute to these creatures in their own way. There are even celebrations in their honor, such as Pongal, where cows are adorned with colorful garlands to glorify their milk and their work.

In this painting, the sacred cows appear to be performing a perfectly synchronized dance. Their heads are turned towards the starry sky. Dressed in festive garb, with handprints on their bodies as tokens of affection and respect, they seem to be paying homage to the moon, the painting's climax. Retour De Voyage can't get enough of this ballet!