Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Young Maharana
Young Maharana, probably Raj Singh II, from the Small Clive Album. Mughal period, 16th-18th century.
In cold climates, people tend to like paintings with blue sunny skies; but in India, dark monsoon rain clouds are welcome relief from the long dry season, and are considered auspicious, hence their frequent appearance in Indian miniatures.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Gold
The gold embellishment on the couple's clothing and jewellery has come up well in this photograph. Gold can be applied in the form of gold leaf adhered with gilding size (glue), or painted on in liquid form (gold dust mixed with gum arabic).
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Rembrandt's Indian Phase
Rembrandt was fascinated by Indian miniature paintings, and made numerous drawings after originals. Read more.
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