Vintage Indian Reverse Glass Painting. Hindu Deity Vishnu Under Bodhi Tree

  
A large Indian Reverse Glass Painting of. One of the most venerated deities in Hindu mythology. Presented in an original v. Intage Art Deco period frame finished in a wave patterned, green and cappuccino colour palette. Depicted in this reverse glass painting is Vishnu, the second god in the Hindu triumvirate. Two being Brahma the creator, and Shiva the destroyer. Vishnu's role is to return to Earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil and, to this end, he has appeared. This reverse glass painting may indeed be a reference to his ninth avatar, the Buddha under the Bodhi tree?

This is a vibrant example of Indian reverse glass painting, embellished with gold, and. Very much in the Indian tradition, in which generation after generation of painters recreate images that have gone before with, no doubt. Being used as inspiration in this respect. Tradition, an engraving is laid down on the back of the glass before water or gum arabic paints are applied. This is then fired in a kiln ensuring the paint bonds permanently with the glass.

For obvious reasons, they are noted for their sheer brilliance, stunning clarity and use of rich colours, particularly gilding as here. Indian glass paintings celebrate all things Indian in their choice of subject matter. Familiar themes being portraits of popular deities, such as Vishnu, as well as mythological figures, epic themes, icons, and both ornamental and botanical themes from nature.

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Region of Origin: India

Production Technique: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING

Subject: VISHNU

Originality: Original

Country/Region of Manufacture: India

Material: PAINTING ON GLASS

Original// Repro: Original

Date of Creation: Unknown

Framing: Framed

Style: Vintage

Type: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING