Elephant, painting by Emerging Artist Ratnamala Indulkar View Portfolio icon Share Facebook Twitter Whats App Pinterest Description -- Art Number 23179 Artwork Title Elephant Artist Name Ratnamala Indulkar Medium Acrylic & Mixmedia on Handmade paper Size 12 x 8 inches (30.48 x 20.32 cm) Information Madhubani Painting or Mithila Painting is an style of Indian Painting, and it is practiced in Mithila region of Bihar state, India. Madhubani painting is a symbolic expression of day-to-day experiences, feelings and thought. The themes of Madhubani paintings usually include natural elements like fish, birds, animals, turtle, sun, moon, bamboo trees and flowers, like a lotus. The symbols, those are used in Madhubani paintings have their specific meanings. An elephant is a symbol of strength and wisdom.