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| The Romance of Rama and Sita is an Illuminated Miniature Painting created by a 19th century Indian school artist around 1880. It is painted upon thin nineteenth century paper of Indian origin and with full margins. From both standpoints of artistry and preservation, this miniature painting represents a prime example of nineteenth century Indian art. In Indian mythology, Rama was the seventh incarnation of Vishu. He won Sita as his wife because he was able to bend the bow of Siva. |
| Title: | The Romance of Rama and Sita |
| Artist: | 19th Century Indian School Artist |
| Date: | c. 1880 |
| Medium: | Original Illuminated Miniature Painting |
| Note: | Illuminated miniature paintings were produced to adorn unique, hand-written volumes. The birth of the printing press in the west severely diminished this splendid and exacting art form, but masterpieces of illuminated miniatures continued to be created in both India and in Persia well into the nineteenth century. |
| Invariably, these paintings are by unrecorded hands -- the artist choosing anonymity in order for the viewer or patron to judge the art on its own merits. Thus the measure of a truly great miniature painter was his ability to produce a convincing sense of depth and space within a small surface. This masterful painting with its strong elements of detail, colour and form ranks among the finest examples of works of art from this period. The detailing of the couple in the foreground, the soft modulations of the landscape and the utilization of floral patterns throughout the composition is quite amazing. | |
| This original miniature painting no doubt depicts the romance of the Rama and Sita. In Indian mythology, Rama was the seventh incarnation of Vishu. He performed many wonderful exploits such as killing giants, demons and other monsters. He won Sita as his wife because he was able to bend the bow of Siva. Their honeymoon forms one of the most romantic episodes in legend. At night they would wander to a pond filled with lotus blooms in the moonlight. These hours spent together were for both supreme joy. | |
| In this work of art the lovers occupy the foreground. The blue tone of Rama's skin indicates his relation to the supreme God, Vishu. The pond occupies the background while flowering blooms surround them. This is truly remarkable scene executed by a very gifted painter. | |
| Source: | Indian Miniature Painting |
| Size: | 7 1/2 X 5 1/2 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.) |
| Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials | |
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| Condition: | Painted upon thin nineteenth century paper of Indian origin and with full margins. Backed upon board by a previous owner and containing one slight scratch in the hills in the background. Else, it is in excellent condition throughout retaining all its fine colouration and detail. From both standpoints of artistry and preservation, this miniature painting represents a prime example of nineteenth century Indian art. |
| Price: | Sold - The price is no longer available. |
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Original Illuminated Miniature Painting by a 19th Century Indian School Artist.
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| The Romance of Rama and Sita |
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| 19th century Persian and Indian Miniature Paintings | ||||||
| # | Image | Title & Artist | Medium | Date | Notes | - |
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Two Portraits of a Royal Matrimony (Illuminated Miniature Painting) by a 19th century Northern Indian or Persian school artist | Two Original Minature Paintings | c. 1875 | Painted on thin, nineteenth century paper of Asian origins and with full margins. Contains calligraphy on both recto and verso of the two paintings. | |
| 02.- |  |
A Sultan At His Court (Illuminated Miniature Painting) by a 19th century Persian school artist | Original Miniature Painting | c. 1850 | Painted on early to mid nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins Contains calligraphy around the image of the miniature painting | |
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The Romance of Rama and Sita (Illuminated Miniature Painting) by a 19th Century Indian School Artist | Original Miniature Painting | c. 1880 | Painted upon thin nineteenth century paper of Indian origin and with full margins | Sold |
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| Original art from or about India | |||||||
| # | Image | Title & Artist | Medium | Date | Artists | Notes | - |
| 01.- |  |
18th century Map of Hindoostan from the Latest Authorities. Chiefly from the Actual Surveys made by Major James Rennell, Surveyor General to the Honourable East India Company, of the Bengal Provinces, and of the Countries Lying Between them and Dehly | Original Hand-Colored Engraving | 1794 (Second Edition: First Edition published in 1782) | James Rennell (born 1742, died 1830) | Published by Laurie & Whittle, London | Sold |
| 02.- |  |
A Map of the North Part of Hindostan or a Geographical Survey of the Provinces of Bengal, Bahar, Awd, Ellahabad, Agra and Delhi by Major James Rennell | Original Hand-Colored Engraving | 1794 (Second Edition: First Edition published in 1776) | James Rennell (born 1742, died 1830) | Published by Laurie & Whittle, London | Sold |
| 03.- |  |
An Accurate Map of India by the London Geographer, George Rollos | Original Hand-Colored Engraving | 1767 | London Geographer, George Rollos | Mortimer's Atlas of Trade and Commerce, London | Sold |
| 04.- |  |
An Original Letter from Lord Valentia to Prince Frederick, Commander-in-Chief of his Majesty's Land Forces, Congratulating him upon Wellington's Victory at the Battle of Assaye | Original Hand Written Correspondence, and Four Original Wood Engravings | October 19, 1803 | Valentia, Lord George Anesley (British, 1770 - 1844) | From the Paul F. Franco collection, New York. Franco was a major collector of Napoleonica in the early twentieth century | |
| 05.- |  |
Dance Of Nautch Girls by Louis Henri de Rudder after a design by Prince Alexis Dmitrievich Soltykoff | Original Tinted Lithograph | 1859 | Louis Henri de Rudder (French, 1807-1881) after Prince Alexis Dmitrievich Soltykoff (St. Petersburg, Russia, 1806 - Paris, 1859 | 'Proof Impression' printed by Auguste Bry, Paris and published by Smith, Elder & Co., London. | Sold |
| 06.- |  |
God Siva by the Indian artist, Arun Bose | Original Deep Etching & Engraving | 1969 | Arun Bose (Bangladesh, Born, 1934 - Resides, New York City) | Signed by the artist in pencil under the lower plate-mark, Artist Proof impression. | Sold |
| 07.- |  |
Storming of Delhi by Thomas Sherratt designed by Matthew Somerville Morgan (M. S. Morgan) | Original Engraving & Etching | 1859 | Sherratt, Thomas H. (London, active, 1850 - 1865) after Matthew Somerville Morgan (1839-1890) | Pblished in London by the London Printing and Publishing Company | Sold |
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The Romance of Rama and Sita (Illuminated Miniature Painting) by a 19th Century Indian School Artist | Original Miniature Painting | c. 1880 | 19th Century Indian School Artist | Painted upon thin nineteenth century paper of Indian origin and with full margins | Sold |
| 09.- | |
Two Portraits of a Royal Matrimony (Illuminated Miniature Painting) by a 19th century Northern Indian or Persian school artist | Two Original Minature Paintings | c. 1875 | 19th century Northern Indian or Persian school artist | Painted on thin, nineteenth century paper of Asian origins and with full margins. Contains calligraphy on both recto and verso of the two paintings. | |
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