Vintage Indian Reverse Glass Painting. Krishna & Radha, Hindu Deities With Doves

  

A large, highly ornate Indian. Turquoise and silver period frame. Revered Hindu deities Krishna and Radha.

In a heavenly garden scene. Depicted in this delightfully evocative. Is the highly revered Hindu deity, Krishna, one of the ten avatars or incarnations of Vishnu. He is the symbol of love, devotion and joy, famous for his love of.

In this touching scene, he is depicted with his favourite, Radha, the love doves symbolic of their deep love. Is very much in the Indian tradition, in which generation after generation of painters recreate images that have gone before with Indian miniatures used as inspiration in this respect.

Depictions of Krishna and Radha, of course, long enduring, recurring themes. 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. Indian glass paintings celebrate all things. In their choice of subject matter.

Familiar themes being images of deities, as here, as well as portraits of Mughal elite, mythological figures. Epic themes, icons, and both ornamental and botanical themes from nature.

See last three images for examples, and separate listings. GOSWAMY's THE SPIRIT OF INDIAN PAINTING & PAHARI MASTERS FOR DISPLAY ONLY, AND NOT INCLUDED. WILL BE DISPATCHED IN POLYSTYRENE. On the home page of the listing or.

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1. Region of Origin: Indian
2. Country of Origin: India
3. Product: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING
4. Primary Material: Glass
5. Sub-Type: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING
6. Original/Repro: Vintage Original