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Pichwai of Shrinathji Arti

Unknown Artist19th century

Museum of Art & Photography

Museum of Art & Photography
Bangalore, India

A pichwai depicting Shrinathji Arti, featuring a large central image of Shrinathji dressed in luxuriant robes and jewels with fresh lotus blossoms, a bud garland and topped by a peacock feather head dress. The deity is depicted in a jewel encrusted altar, being attended upon by two royal devotees wearing elaborate jewels and robes—one carrying a tiered lamp and the other with a peacock feather motif fan—all set within a painted floral band border.

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  • Title: Pichwai of Shrinathji Arti
  • Creator: Unknown Artist
  • Date Created: 19th century
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 199 cm, W. 173 cm
  • Type: Paintings
  • Medium: Mineral pigments, gold and silver on cotton fabric
  • Region: Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India
  • Department: Textiles, Craft & Design
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