LARGE EXCEPTIONAL PICHHAVAI KRISHNA PAINTING with GOPIS 71 x 36 Exc Cond

  

This large Pichhavai painting of Krishna with female Gopis measures 71" wide and 36 high". The composition is enclosed in a lush green forest of stylized vegetation that fills the background. The bright, colorful clothing and details create a lively pattern to the whole composition. The border is composed of lotus flowers and leaves. The pictures came out well but this is breathtaking in person.

This is gouache and gold on thin cloth; not framed. Rajasthan Jaipur, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Decorative Art. A picchawai is a large-scale temple hanging made for temporary use in a Pushti Marg shrine.

The Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a Hindu sect that focuses on the worship of Krishna. This is an exceptional example on a number of fronts, including the quality of the painting and the exceptionally large size. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\India".

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1. Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
2. Type: Painting & Scroll
3. Color: Multi-Color
4. Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
5. Region of Origin: India
6. Age: Post-1940