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Miniature, A Nobleman at a Shrine to Shiva, Kishangarh, 19th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
Miniature, A Nobleman at a Shrine to Shiva, Kishangarh, 19th C.
Opaque waterbased pigment with gold on wasli (handmade layered paper)
India, second half of the 19th century
Rajasthani, Kishangarh School
With fine gold highlights
Representation of a nobleman, praying before a Shiva shrine
Framed under a mat, unopened
Total dimensions: 25 x 18 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection India
Decorative painting in harmonious colors

This miniature painting dates back to India in the second half of the 19th century and shows a nobleman, presumably Raja, kneeling on a floral ornate carpet. His head is surrounded by a halo and in his left hand a rosary bag, called gomukhi, can be seen. He is chanting mantras to worship before a Shiva lingam.



The miniature is in good condition with beautiful colors and usual signs of age and wear. The work is framed under a mat, is unopened and has an overall size of 25 x 18 cm.



Kishangarh School

The Kishangarh School is part of the Rajasthani School and was developed in the 18th century. It differs from other styles because of the individualizing facial features of depicted figures and its emphasis on religious motifs, particularly Krishna and Radha. The backgrounds are often filled by wide panoramas.
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