Marriage procession of Damodarlalji
Marriage procession of Damodarlalji by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara dated 1907 Drawing on paper 9.6 x 83 in. (24.4 x 210.8 cm.) This is a large pencil sketch of the marriage procession of Tilkayat Govardhanlalji’s son, Damodarlal in 1907 headed by equestrian drummers and a phalanx of caparisoned elephants who are followed by soldiers […]
Manorath of Shrinathji on the Occasion of Dussehra
Manorath of Shrinathji on the Occasion of Dussehra by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 17.75 x 12.75 in. (45.1 x 32.4 cm.) A manorath is performed to fulfil a long cherished desire and an innermost yearning to perform seva to the deity. A Goswami would adorn […]
Portrait of Govardhanlalji in Company style with colonial settings
Portrait of Govardhanlalji in “Company style” with colonial settings by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 12.25 x 9.5 in. (31.1 x 21.1 cm) Govardhanlalji’s reign as Tilkayat is considered the golden age of Nathdwara when art flourished in numerous forms with experimentation of styles. One such different style is […]
Pichwai for Nandmahotsav
Pichwai for Nandmahotsav, Performing Aarti on the day following Janmastami by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Natural pigments, silver and gold on cloth 54.25 x 33.5 in. (137.8 x 85.1 cm.) The Nandmahotsav festival is a re-enactment of the grand celebration held by Nanda for his foster son Krishna. During this celebration, villagers from Vraj […]
Shrinathji and Madanmohanji on Hindola
Shrinathji and Madanmohanji on Hindola by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13 x 9.5 in. (33 x 24.1 cm.) In this painting, Shrinathji bears the shringara of a red pichhoda, an A-line long skirt and a kulhe jod on the shrimastaka- head turban with a peacock feather ornament […]
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti of Shrinathji
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti of Shrinathji, the priest on right holds a morchhala to protect from an evil eye by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque water colour and gold on paper 13 x 7.5 in. (44.4 x 33 cm.)
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti on summer day
Govardhanlalji performing Aarti on summer day, pichwai dipicts mount Govardhan and Radha on the left of Shrinathji by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque water colour and gold on paper 10.25 x 13.5 in. (26 X34.3 cm.)
Performing Shaligram Puja on the day of Prabodhini Ekadesi
Performing Shaligram Puja on the day of Prabodhini Ekadesi (Kartik Shukla 11) by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour and gold on paper 12.75 x 9.25 in. (32.4 x 23.5 cm.) Prabodhini Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the month of Kartika is commemorated as the day of the awakening of Lord Vishnu after four […]
Celebration of Sapta Swarupa Annakutotsava with many Gossainjis
Celebration of Sapta Swarupa Annakutotsava with many Gossainjis by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13 x 9.5 in. (33 x 24.1 cm.) The festival of Annakuta commemorates the lifting of Mount Govardhan by Lord Krishna to protect the villagers of Vraja from the wrath of Lord Indra and […]
Celebration of Nand Mahotsav
Celebration of Nand Mahotsav by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Opaque watercolour, gold and silver on paper 13.50 x 9.5 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm.) The Nand Mahotsav festival is celebrated on the day following Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna and commemorates the celebrations in the home of Nandraya and Yashoda, Lord Krishna’s foster […]