VINTAGE INDIAN REVERSE GLASS PAINTING KRISHNA SACRED COW PASTORAL SCENE 20th c

  

A vintage Indian Reverse Glass Painting of Krishna in an enchanting pastoral scene with a. Sacred cow wearing a peacock feather tiara. A substantial part of the Krishna legend is associated with cows, cowherds and pastoral life in general in. Images of Krishna frolicking amongst the. Or milkmaids, familiar to all.

With Krishna in the stylised pastoral scene. Of this delightful vintage reverse glass painting is a much loved, perennial Hindu motif, the sacred cow. Hindus revere and venerate cows in their millions, considering them to be sacred goddesses. Providing life sustaining milk, an enduring symbol of the divine bounty of earth.

Tradition, a painting or engraving laid down on the back of the glass is known as a. They are noted for their sheer brilliance, stunning clarity and use of rich colours.

Indian glass paintings celebrate all things Indian in their choice. Familiar themes being deities, mythological figures and Hindu epic themes, as here, as well as portraits of Mughal Royalty and a celebration of nature and wildlife from the subcontinent. HARDBOARD BACKBOARD WITH HANGING HOOK TO TOP EDGE. ParcelForce 48 Tracked & Signed For.

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