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Large South Indian India Asian Hindu Lord Krishna Original Pichwai Painting

$1,895
£1,441.44
€1,661.57
CA$2,690.50
A$2,887.51
CHF 1,547.82
MX$34,749.87
NOK 19,515.72
SEK 17,795.63
DKK 12,411.89

About the Item

A truly gorgeous and engaging South Indian Asian (India) Pichwai Painting featuring Lord Krishna (sometimes incarnated as Lord Shreenath) - the Hindu God of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love - leading a devotee procession with holy cows coming to greet him. A beautiful scene featuring bold, vibrant colors and dynamic composition. Pichwai (pichvai) is a Folk Art style of painting that originated in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan, India over 400 years ago. Intricate and visually stunning, Pichwai paintings, most commonly made on cloth/canvas, depict various tales from Lord Krishna's life. Creating a Pichwai painting requires immense and practiced skill and can take several months. The smallest details need to be painted with absolute precision. Artists spend years developing their Craft. This special, original one-of-a-kind, quite large work would be a great addition to any Asian or Indian art/artifacts collection or very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Please note this painting will ship carefully folded down in a protective box. Approximate dimensions: 70" high, 48" wide
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    In very good to excellent vintage condition with no tears, stains, etc... and light if any natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Special and engaging over all.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254346614832

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