Govardhanlalji venerating the infant Krishna
Govardhanlalji venerating the infant Krishna as He is nursed by foster mother Yashoda Attributed to Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1890 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 22.25 x 16.25 in. (56.5 x 41.3 cm.) Tilkayat Govardhanlalji visualized Navneetpriyaji as a child Krishna and not a mere image of Krishna. The bond of Yashoda […]
Govardhanlalji sitting along with his children against large bolster
Govardhanlalji sitting along with his children against large bolster by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1890 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13.25 x 10 in. (33.7 x 25.4 cm.) On many festive occasions, Tilkayat Govardhanlalji’s children were dressed as Balkrishna and were part of ceremonies and processions. They have been depicted as Balkrishna in […]
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 […]
Lithograph of Govardhanlalji after a British photographers portrait
Lithograph after a British photographers portrait by Unknown European Artist circa 1885 Lithograph with Inscription at Bottom 13 x 9.5 in. (33 x 21.1 cm.) Tilkayat Govardhanlalji was a direct descendent of Vallabhacharyaji. Govardhanlalji succeeded his father as Tilkayat in 1877. After the invention of photography, many European artists travelled across India capturing in their […]
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 […]