Vintage Indian Reverse Glass Painting. Tribal Hunter, Rajasthan's Thar Desert

  

A kneeling tribal hunter with spear from Rajasthan's Thar desert on a vibrant, complementary yellow ochre. Depicted in the this delightful. Kneeling tribal hunter with spear from Rajasthan's Thar desert. 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 tribal characters, as here, as well as portraits of deities, royalty, mythological figures. Epic themes, icons, and both ornamental and botanical themes from nature. Other reverse glass paintings are available from lacewing-interiors. See last four images for example, and separate listings. WILL BE DISPATCHED ENCASED IN POLYSTYRENE FOR PROTECTION. On the home page of the listing. You can also follow us around India and the subcontinent on Instagram at lacewinginteriors. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings".

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Production Technique: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING

Subject: TRIBAL HUNTER

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