Description:
Antique handpainted miniature painting on paper. India, circa 1910-20. Measures 4 3/8 inches accross and 5 1/2 inches high.
Old Indian miniature painting in the Classic tradition that originated in Persia centuries before. Done using a very fine, possibly single hair brush and natural colours taken from stones and other products of nature
. A beautiful woman kneels on a divan/pillowed seat, smelling a large flower that looks like a water-lily. Two buds at her feet as well as a deep blue tame peacock. The woman is scantilly dressed in diaphenous robes, but her hands are henna-ed red and she is profusely covered in jewellery - from bellybutton to nose rings as well as bracelets, earrings, necklaces and headpieces. Long, curling black hair very finely depicted as are the dreamy eyes. She is probably a goddess as she has a halo of sorts around her and very delicately painted symbolic clouds. The woman depicted is Bani Thani, seen frequently in Indian art.
The painting is very delicate. The colours are superb - subtle use of bright shades. Minute detail. FLowing garments and round cushions add to the voluptious effect of this highly attractive painting.
Comes in very attractive red and gold mount, but can be removed and properly framed.
Good condition.
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