Manaku of Guler

1700 - 1760

Manaku of Guler or Manaku was an Indian painter from the Guler State, in modern-day Himachal Pradesh. After his death he was mostly forgotten and overshadowed by his much-celebrated younger brother Nainsukh. But today he is recognised as an exponent of Pahari style of painting, much like his brother. The rediscovery of Manaku has been a result of research efforts by art historians like B. N. Goswamy.
Like Nainsukh, Manaku almost never signed his works, and only four extant works carry his signature.
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Rama Releases the Demon Spies Shuka and Sarana: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

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Poet Jayadeva is worshipping Radha and Krishna

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Krishna and the Cow Herders Return at Cow-dust, Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series

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Friends persuading hesitant Radha to enter the bower of love where Krishna awaits her

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The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravana's Crown from His Fortress: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

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Indrajit Makes Offerings: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

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