Mid Century Tanjore Painting Krishna South India Indian Gold Thanjavur Antique Vintage

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Tanjore* Painting KRISHNA Thanjavur

Saturated with rich colors, gold foil and semi-precious like poured glass stones, this classic Tanjore painting … more Tanjore* Painting KRISHNA Thanjavur

Saturated with rich colors, gold foil and semi-precious like poured glass stones, this classic Tanjore painting consists of a main figure of seated Krishna, flanked by Rukmini and Satyabama.
The main figure of KRISHNA has a well rounded body, almond shaped eyes elaborate jewellery and traditionally draped silk clothes.

This formal composition of the popular deity is housed in an enclosure created by means of an arch adorned with elaborately decorated curtains and a gold border.

The painting uses gesso, colors, Gold foil, semi-precious like poured glass stones and colored stones to highlight various aspects of the painting - ornaments, dresses and hair. The details on the clothes, jewelry, facial expressions, background and surrounding border are exquisite for a painting of this size.
A breathtakingly beautiful painting, the impact in a darkened room is that of a glowing presence.
Traditional Tanjore paintings are possessed as heirlooms.

Approximate Dimensions: Framed: 35.75 x 30 x 2.5 inch. painting: 29.75 x 23.75 inch

Material: Wood, gesso, paint, gold foil, semi precious like poured glass stones
Framed in a gold gilt wood frame with museum quality non reflective glass. ready to hang

*Tanjore painting is a major form of classical South Indian painting from the town of Thanjavur (anglicized as Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu, India. The art form dates back to about 1600 AD, a period when the Nayakas of Thanjavur encouraged art—chiefly, classical dance and music—as well as literature, both in Telugu and Tamil.

Tanjore paintings are known for their surface richness, vivid colors, compact composition and especially the glittering gold foils used to give the paintings their rich look . Essentially serving as devotional icons, the subjects of most paintings are Hindu gods, goddesses, and saints.
Episodes from Hindu tradition are drawn upon as elaborations of the main figure or figures placed in the central section of the picture. Tanjore paintings are panel paintings done on solid wood planks.
In modern times, these paintings have become souvenirs of festive occasions in South India, pieces to decorate walls, and collectors' items for art lovers less