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Shrinathji

Shrinathji
WC74

Water Color Painting On Cotton Fabric

1.7 feet x 2.5 feet

Price: $95.00

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A magnificent marble temple near Udaipur, close to River Banas, is dedicated to Sri Nathji and is called Nathdwara. This Vaishnava temple periodically renews its images associated with the worship of Krishna. It is interesting to note that this image was regarded as a Naga deity, which was formerly worshipped by the shepherds of Mount Goverdhan near Vrindavan.

Seen here in profile is the image of blue-bodied Krishna, which does not tally with the prescribed iconographic details laid down. He wears a knee length flared skirt and a tight trousers. He wears an elaborate crown with pearls hanging down the sides. In the neck, he wears numerous strings reaching down to his knees. He also wears a long garland of lotus buds and also holds lotus flowers on long stalks in one hand. The other hand holds a garland made of wild flowers. Krishna stands against a flowering tree, behind which flows the river bathed in moon beams. The night is brightly lit by the full moon. The foreground has a lotus pond with full-bloomed lotus flowers and leaves floating. Colourful flowers decorate the band. A lone peacock with flared wings follow the lord.

The artist uses a very bright colour palette for the main theme as well as the foreground. He depends on shading to lend volume to Krishna's body.

 

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