Govardhanlalji sitting on a chair in European manner
Govardhanlalji sitting on a chair in European manner by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1890 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 18 x 13 in. (45.7 x 33 cm.)
Govardhanlalji sitting on a pink mattress in traditional style
Sitting on a pink mattress in traditional style by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1890 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 11.75 x 8.5 in. (29.8 x 21.6 cm.)
Devotees worshiping in the Shrine of Shrinathji
Devotees worshiping in the Shrine of Shrinathji Attributed to Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1890 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 13.25 x 10.5 in. (33.7 x 26.7 cm.) The abode of Shrinathji at Nathdwara is a haveli, closely modeled on the royal palaces of Rajasthan. Aarti is performed every day. This painting captures […]
Govardhanlalji sitting on a Victorian chair
Govardhanlalji sitting on a Victorian chair and décor are characteristic of the period by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1875 Natural pigments, silver and gold on cloth 35 x 29.75 in. (88.9 x 75.6 cm.) This is a portrait of the young Govardhanlalji just after he became Tilkayat in 1877. At the tender age of sixteen […]
Tilkayat Girdharji performing Aarti with his son on Sharad Purnima day
Tilkayat Girdharji performing Aarti with his son on Sharad Purnima day by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1870 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13 x 9.5 in. (33 x 24.1 cm.) Sharad Purnima is one of the most celebrated festivals in the calendar of the Vallabha sampradaya which falls on the full moon of […]
Procession for the festival of Chunri Gangaur
Procession for the festival of Chunri Gangaur by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1865 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 11.75 x 15.75 in. (29.8 x 40 cm.) Gangaur is a very important festival in Rajasthan. It is the celebration of spring, harvest as well as marital fidelity. This festival is celebrated with pomp and […]
Govardhanlalji riding on an elephant during Vijyadashmi Procession
Govardhanlalji riding on an elephant during Vijyadashmi Procession behind father Tilkayat Girdharji Attributed to Parasramji (active 1840-1880) Mewar circa 1865 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 15.75 x 22.5 in. (40 x 57.2 cm.) Every year on Vijayadashmi, the Tilkayat would be part of a grand procession which would culminate in the symbolic burning […]
Tilkayat Girdharji with his son Govardhanlalji on tour
Tilkayat Girdharji (1843-1903) with his son Govardhanlalji (1862-1934) on tour by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1865 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 10.5 x 13.5 in. (26.7 x 34.3 cm.) Tilkayats would often undertake tours of the city and adjoining areas on festive occasions or on specific events, where there would be a welcome ceremony. […]
Prince Bhupal Singh
Prince Bhupal Singh (1884, r. 1930-1955) and his teachers attributed to Liladhar, Udaipur, Rajasthan circa 1901 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 12.5 x 9.25 in. (31.6 x 23.5 cm.) Prince Bhupal Singh, born at Udaipur in 1884, was the son of Maharana Fateh Singhji. In 1900, when he was 15 years old, he contracted […]
Shri Karansinhji
Shri Karansinhji (1871-1909) Younger Brother of Maharao Khengarji, Rao of Kutch attributed to Ghasiram Sharma ( 1868 – 1930), Nathdwara, Rajasthan circa 1890 Watercolour and gold on paper 11 x 8 in. (28.5 x 21 cm.) Shri Karansinhji was born at Bhuj in 1871. He was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot. He represented his brother, […]