Krishna as Kali worshipped by Radha (recto), from a Kalighat album

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a blue-skinned figure with long black hair, wearing a yellow dhoti and a red and yellow shawl. The figure has four arms and is holding a sword in one hand and a severed head in another. A woman in a pink sari and blue blouse is kneeling at the figure's feet. The figure's skin is blue, with long black hair and a headband. The figure wears a yellow dhoti with a geometric pattern and a red and yellow shawl draped over the shoulders. The figure has four arms, with the top right arm holding a yellow sword and the bottom right arm holding a severed head by the hair. The severed head has black hair and a bindi on the forehead. The figure has a large halo behind the head, with green and yellow leaves and a pink center. The woman at the figure's feet has black hair and wears a pink sari with a blue blouse. She is kneeling on the ground with the hands together in a prayer-like gesture. The background of the image is a light brown color.