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Rajasthan Miniature of a Dancer browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:India: Pre 1900: item # 157519 Please refer to our stock # 58-02 when inquiring.
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| A gorgeous Indian dancer strikes a pose of pure attitude in this classic 19th century Indian miniature of the Rajasthan School. Of the various Indian schools of painting, Rajput and Rajput-Mughal styles have, in our view, the most enduring appeal. This Rajput work demonstrates the look of languorous elegance characteristic not only of that school of painting but of the architecture of palaces and temples that still exist throughout the state of Rajasthan. In this miniature, the dancer stands in front of a magical tree. She rests a wine carafe on one hip and holds a small glass in one delicate hand. Her costume and jewelry are exquisitely painted, and in the background a palace and village are visible. Yet, with all this colorful detail, the first element of the painting one is drawn to are the dancer's eyes, and the details unfold in support of the eyes. The stunning work is surrounded with two intricately painted borders of flowers. This miniature was until recently part of a private collection. It is painted on quite heavy paper, and is in excellent condition. Dimensions: height 12" (30 cm), width 8 1/2" (22 cm). | |||||||||
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