Vintage Indian Reverse Glass Painting. Mughal Princess With Dove. Large Portrait
A larger, highly gilded Indian. Bejewelled, young Mughal princess with dove, dressed in a graceful sari set against a traditional peppermint green background. Depicted in the this delightful. Posed portrait of a young Mughal princess adorned by the trappings of wealth. Her elegant sari and sumptuous jewels painted in exquisite detail as befits her.
The liberal use of gilding. She is holding a white dove, a recognised symbol of love in Indian miniature painting. Two companion reverse glass paintings of a heavily bejewelled Mughal prince and princess.SHOWN TOGETHER IN IMAGE 11, AVAILABLE IN SEPARATE LISTINGS. Is very much in the Indian tradition, in which generation after generation of painters recreate images that have gone before with, no doubt, Indian minIatures 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.
Indian glass paintings celebrate all things. In their choice of subject matter. Familiar themes being images of royalty, as here, as well as portraits of deities, mythological figures. Epic themes, icons, and both ornamental and botanical themes from nature.
Other reverse glass paintings are available from lacewing-interiors. See last three images for example, and separate listings. WILL BE DISPATCHED IN POLYSTYRENE FOR PROTECTION. On the home page of the listing.
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