Happy Diwali

Gajalakshmi, Painting by Graham Brown

Exhibition on Yoga

Yoga: The Art of Transformation

Opens October 19

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Washington DC.

"Yoga is a global phenomenon practiced by millions of people seeking spiritual insight and better health. Few, however, are aware of yoga's dynamic history. Opening this fall at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery is Yoga: The Art of Transformation, the world's first exhibition of yogic art. Temple sculptures, devotional icons, vibrant manuscripts, and court paintings created in India over 2,000 years—as well as early modern photographs, books, and films—reveal yoga's mysteries and illuminate its profound meanings."

Devi Enthroned

Devi Enthroned (detail) Mandi

Husaini Arts

Posted by kind permission of Husaini Arts, Fine Islamic and indian Art.
For information on these works, and to see more, visit their website:
www.husainiarts.com

Nainsukh

Nainsukh (18th century) is probably the best known of Pahari painters. His work is characterised by simplicity, robust design, and naturalism.

The biographical film, Nainsukh (2010), directed by Amit Dutta, explores his life and work.

A Scene from the film, recreating one of Nainsukh's paintings:

Sikh Miniatures

Guru Nanak meets Nath Siddhas

Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjabi, c 1840

Nizamuddin

Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, was a famous sufi saint of the Chisti order. He lived near Delhi. Nizamuddin stressed love as a means of realising God.

From a Bonham's Auction

1.Farrukhabad, A prince and his mistress.
2 & 3. Sri Krishna riding on Garuda, Harivamsa.
4 & 5. Holy men of the Sri Nath-ji sect.

Happy Hanumana Jayanti

Sharma

Shri Rama

Mysore painting of the coronation of Lord Rama

Christie's Auction

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A Noble Yogini

A Prince Meeting a Noble Yogini, Victoria &Albert Museum.

Woman with a Bird

Woman and Attendants with a Bird, Golconda, Deccan School, late 18th c.

Shahjahan

Bodleian Library Collection, The Emperor Shahjahan riding, with the Aftabi or sunshade held over his head.

Shri Ganesha Writing

Painting by Graham Brown, gouache and watercolour on board. 16.5 x 16.5 cm. 2013.