Pahari Painting

An exquisite painting of a noble lady on a settee holding huqqa pipe in her hand. A lady attendant is standing before her. An ewer, basin and foot-rest are placed on the floor. There are arched niches on the wall and drawn up blinds to give the place a very royal ambience. Floral ornate border around this painting from Kangra dated to circa 1825.

Raja Pritam Singh in a grove sitting on an orange carpet enjoying huqqa and addressing eleven nobles seated near him. This miniature is from Kulu dated to circa 1775.

Lord Krishna and Radha standing under a tree with a rug over their heads and a cow behind them. A cowherd sitting in the cavity of the tree to be safe from the rain, while other two standing under the tree. Two gopis carrying milk pots on their heads. This miniature is from Kangra dated to mid 19th century. 

A nobleman is seated with a sword in hand, slung over his shoulder and a lady seated in front, pleading with him. He wears a green striped garment. This miniature is from Basohli, dated to circa 1710.

Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu is emerging out of a broken pillar to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu who is in green costume, with dagger like moustaches and dishevelled hair, Standing on either side, Prahlad and his mother Lilavati are watching with folded hands. This miniature is from Nurpur dated to circa 1740.

  A painting which depicts the scene around the birth of Krishna. Vasudev and Devaki with attendants and maids in the building at left, a man and two ladies in a building in the middle with  two swordsmen on either side of the door, three ladies and a child in the building at the right. Vasudev along with child Bala-Krishna is seen crossing the river Yamuna. Golden scroll border around this miniature from Kangra dated to the 19th century.

Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on Mount Kailasa seated on a panther skin under a tree in the forest. Son Ganesha is seated in the lap of Shiva and son Subramanya is seated in the lap of Parvati. Nandi standing beside them. Trees, hillocks and sky in the background of this miniature from Kangra, dated to early 19th century.

A painting in mixed Guler and Basohli style, a Raja is seated in a palanquin holding a shield in his hands; a bolster at his back, two men on either side carrying the palanquin. Attendants with staff, chatter and a fly-whisk. Six guards are behind with shield, spear and swords. This miniature is from Basohli, dated to the 18th century.

 A saint seated on a mat in front of his hut. Two disciples seated behind him. A king seated before him with folded hands, seeking advice from him. On extreme left, his arrival on horses has been depicted.  An army holding spears with a chief riding on horse is seen. Trees, tiger, a dog and deer are in the hermitage in this miniature from Kangra dated to early 19th century.

A romantic interlude between a seated prince holding a flower and the princess opposite him holding a flower too. Figures are painted against green and red background in this miniature from Kulu, dated to the 18th century.

An episode from the epic Ramayana, this painting depicts the redemption of Ahalya. A blue and golden foliate band around this painting from Kangra, dated to the early 19th century.

Portrait of Raja Raj Singh seated against a bolster on a carpet, wearing a floral angarkha and headdress. This miniature is from Guler dated to  early 18th century.

 A scene from the tragic love story Laila-Majnu - An emaciated Majnu sitting in the desert under a tree resting his right hand on the ground and raising his left hand. A bent Laila is saluting him holding a flagon in her left hand. A lady attendant standing behind her with a tray in her hands. A dog is seated in the foreground of this painting from Kangra, dated to circa 1775.

Lord Rama with Sita performing yagna ceremony being attended by rishis or sages, royal personages and devotees. A unique painting on wood, presumably a box cover from Kangra, dated to circa 1780.

Portrait of seated Krishna with two male figures and a lady. Probably he has been pacified by them,  a  lady depicted by the side of a mango tree, also a conversation scene between two ladies is seen, and a seated saint. Inscription on the top of this miniature from Kangra, dated to the 18th century.