A FINE PICHVAI FOR SHARAD PURNIMA, NATHDWARA, RAJASTHAN, 19TH CENTURY

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A FINE PICHVAI FOR SHARAD PURNIMA, NATHDWARA, RAJASTHAN, 19TH CENTURY India. Distemper and gilt on fine linen. Shri Nathji in the center standing on a lotus base, flanked by dancing gopis on either side, in the backdrop is a lush forest with mango trees laden with ripe fruits. Pictured in the star-filled sky above are Gods with their consorts in celestial vimanas, their gestures denoting both veneration and blessings. The lower register depicts the feast of the Annakut Festival and the Dana Lila. Gopas and gopis at lower left worshiping at a marble temple, Krishna teasing the gopis at lower right, all on the banks of a lotus-filled river at the bottom, enclosed by a band of cows and a red and blue floral border. Dimensions: Size 234 x 181 cm The festival of Sharad Purnima, depicted here, is a widely celebrated in Rajasthan to symbolize the onset of autumn. Shri Nathji stands in mountain-lifting posture to depict his victory over God Indra, by protecting his people and cattle as Govardhan Nathji. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 27 September 2023, lot 525 Price: USD 25,200 or approx. EUR 24,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and similar rendition. Note the size (144.5 x 149.9 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 20 March 2019, lot 727 Price: USD 17,500 or approx. EUR 20,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and similar rendition. Note the size (212.8 x 268 cm).

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