19th Century Indian Tanjore Painting of Young Krishna

Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha. Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper. Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right. Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England: According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...

Mid-19th Century painting of fancy young boy in a beautifully giltwood and hand-painted frame (not original frame). The canvas itself is 20" x24". Paint is very stable even though cr...

Enchanting vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai gouache painting on cloth mounted on board, steeped in alagorical context, depicting Krishna dancing with villagers in a background of birds ...

Exquisite 19th-century oil miniature depicting a traditional Indian subject, finely executed with remarkable attention to detail. The painting captures the elegance and craftsmanshi...

This 19th-century Indian miniature painting is composed in the Mughal style and depicts a meeting of the Hindu god Krishna and his shakti Radha, also known as the Supreme Goddess. To...

Late 19th century oil painting of a young family in a park Fine antique oil painting of a young family drinking water from a fountain in a park. Original oil on canvas. Dimensi...

Portrait of young boy playing with a wooden Horse. set in a beautiful country scene, with foliage and trees. Presented in the original hand carved gilded frame.

A charming Continental 19th century oil on canvas painting of a young maiden. The wonderfully executed painting is set within a charming giltwood frame with a fine mottled design and...

Charming pair of oil paintings on wood panels depicting two young shepherdesses in a bucolic landscape. Each figure, dressed in 19th-century country fashion and wearing a straw hat, ...

A superbly detailed mid-18th-century Indian miniature court painting, executed in gouache heightened with gold on handmade paper. Originating from Rajasthan circa 1760, this exquisite artwork captures a serene palace scene featuring the Hindu deity Krishna with Radha and accompanying Gopis in a lush, architectural setting. The composition is rich in symbolism, narrative depth, and emotional subtlety, hallmarks of classical Rajput painting. The figures are adorned with traditional garments, rendered in delicate pastel tones with intricate patterns and gilt accents. The architectural elements, marble pavilions, domes, carved screens, and floral gardens, are meticulously executed, offering a vivid impression of royal leisure and divine romance. Set against a tree-lined courtyard with peacocks and floral motifs, the visual rhythm is both vibrant and harmonious. The painting is professionally mounted in a deep tan linen mat and presented in an elegant gold-gilt frame with black detailing, complementing the composition's refined warmth and historic gravitas. A rare and captivating example of classical Indian court painting...