Description
Glass Painting of Lord Krishna with consorts:
An attractive reverse glass painting depicting Krishna with his arms on the shoulders of his consorts, Rukmini and Satyabhama. Krishna wears his typical yellow dhoti, held in place by a sash hugging his hips. His hair is tied in a topknot and adorned with jewels and a peacock feather. Several necklaces and a floral garland hang from his neck. The attire of the two queens mirrors the fashion of the period. The scene is set in palatial surroundings. Elaborate pillars with peacock capitals support the ceiling from which hangs multiple chandeliers.
This art form has been around for many years. It has been widely used for sacral paintings since the Middle Ages. The most famous was the art of icons in the Byzantine Empire. Later the painting on glass spread to Italy, where Venice influenced its Renaissance art. https://leansgallery.co.uk/product/reverse-glass-painting-the-affectionate-wife-dt-1808/
Reverse glass paintings were introduced into India in the late 18th century from China by way of the Chinese trade. Indian artists adopted the technique of reverse glass painting partly on account of its novelty and also because it was a relatively inexpensive medium which could produce rich effects.
In Tanjore – a small state with an old art tradition- a distinctive school of glass painting developed in the early 19th century and continued for more than a hundred years. The style was essential in India at the time – it tended to repeat patterns of regional painting: images of deities, portraits and themes from the ancient myths and secular themes such as portraits of kings or nobles, courtesans and musicians. The colour was rich and the style bold and defiant. The subjects were presented with a certain opulence and glamour.
Size 69 x 54 cm
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