Tilkayat Govardhanlalji – Face Study
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji – Face Study by Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (1868-1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Pencil and water colour on paper 28 x 21 in. (71.1 x 53.3 cm.)
Khaka of Tilkayat Govardhanlalji
Khaka of Tilkayat Govardhanlalji by Unknown Artist Nathdwara circa 1900 Ink on handmade paper 14 x 10.5 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm.) Khaka is a line drawing on paper in which tiny perforations are made using a needle. Whenever a copy of a particular painting has to be made the khaka is placed on paper […]
Govardhanlalji – An array of reverence
Govardhanlalji – An array of reverence Govardhanlalji has been one of the most revered Tilkayats of all time. His enormous popularity amongst the devotees led to a huge in demand for his portraits which the devotees took back home to worship. The painters of Nathdwara painted these portraits in various poses and sizes. Each portrait […]
Govardhanlalji passing through a palace while on Tour of Nathdwara
Govardhanlalji passing through a palace while on Tour of Nathdwara Attributed to Kundanlal Mistry (c.1860-c.1930) Nathdwara circa 1900 Oil on canvas 51 x 40 in. (129.5 x 101.6 cm.) Tilkayat Govardhanlalji used to undertake tours of Nathdwara from time to time. This painting by Kundanlal (c.1860-c.1930) captures one such occasion. This painting is also unique […]
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 […]
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 […]