Large vintage Pichhwai / Pichhavai Hindu painting on silk, matted and framed behind glass, Krishna dancing with gopis or shepherd girls. He appears to each of them individually. The Rasa Dance.
There are palm trees in the background, pink flowers in the foreground appear to be in water, and a decorative pink, purple, and gold floral border. Large brown swirls, gold dots, and grasses scattered across the painting.
Lovely piece, custom framed and ready to hang. Bronze-tone metal frame. Thick dusky pink matting.
Frame measurements
25" Width
36" Height
Depth to wall 7/8"
Visible painting measurements
19.75" Width
30.75" Height
There is a wire on the back for hanging. Backed with foam core.
Glass encased to protect silk.
Pichhwai are intricate paintings which portray Lord Krishna. They exist in the holy town of Nathdwara in the Rajasthan state of India. Krishna is shown in different moods, body postures, and attire more commonly found on a cloth or paper. It is a ancient form of art passed on from generation to generation and it has a devotional theme towards Lord Krishna. The purpose of Pichhwais, other than its artistic appeal, is to narrate tales of Krishna to the illiterate. They have become the main export of Nathdwara and are in much demand among foreign visitors in the area.
These artists mostly live in Chitron ki gali (Street of paintings) and Chitrakaron ka mohallah (colony of painters) and make a close community with constant interaction. It is no wonder that many times a Pichhwai painting is a group effort, where several skillful painters work together under the supervision of a master artist. It is miniature form of painting and creation on the piece of cloth which hangs in the form of background to srinathji's idol at nathdwara temple." - Wikipedia
Condition note: There is dust from the fabric dropping down to the bottom edge. Overall good condition for age. Age unknown. Style of matte and frame looks like framed between 1980s-1990s.
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