A large Pichhavai painting of Krishna with female Gopis dancing.
Oversized:
DIMENSIONS: 90''W * 0.05''D * 65''H
Krishna playing flute on a bed of lotus, the composition is enclosed in a lush green forest and the colors of the dresses play off against the vegetative forms, adding a lively pattern to the whole composition green and black border with peacock floral border stylized floral motifs on a blue ground,
River below and border composed of meandering leafy vines and multicolored flowers.
Gouache and gold on cloth ,not framed.
Rajasthan Jaipur, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Decorative Art
A picchawai is a large-scale temple hanging made for temporary use in a Pushti Marg shrine. The Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a Hindu sect that focuses on the worship of Krishna. This is an exceptional example on a number of fronts, including the quality of line and the exceptionally large size.
A closely related composition from a Barahmasa series can be found in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney (EP3.1969), and another from that series is published in Dwivedi, Barahmasa, New Delhi, 1980, plate 112-3.
Some damages on the bottom corners.
Not framed will be shipped rolled.


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. small damages cuts on cloth at the bottom of the painting and corners, see last pictures.

Origin:
India

Materials & Techniques:
Gold, Gouache, Silk

Details:
Country of Origin: India
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. small damages cuts on cloth at the bottom of the painting and corners, see last pictures.