Sunday, February 17, 2013

A Noble Yogini

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

Friday, February 8, 2013

Woman with a Bird

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

Friday, January 18, 2013

Shahjahan

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

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Shri Ganesha Writing

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

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Francesca Galloway Gallery


Details from miniature paintings.
Source: Francesca Galloway Gallery:
www.francescagalloway.com



Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Deepawali


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Shri Bhairavi

Bhairavi is a fierce and terrifying aspect of the Devi virtually indistinguishable from Kali, except for her particular identification as the consort of the Bhairava.
-Wikipedia

Here She is depicted meditating in a cremation ground, symbolic of Her annihilation of materialistic attachments. Her appearance is terrifying to discourage demonic forces.
Her husband, Bhairava (a form of Lord Shiva who incarnates on the Earth) is shown seated on the left, wearing only ashes and a garland of skulls.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Goddess

detail

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

On a Terrace

Murshidabad, circa 1790
Image source: Bonhams

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Angels ministering to a Saint


Two versions of the same subject: Angels ministering to the saint, Sultan Ibrahim Ibn Adham of Balkh.

Ibrahim is one of the most well known early sufi saints. He lived in the 8th century, and gave up the throne of Balkh to become a wandering ascetic. His teaching emphasised stillness and meditation.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Shri Ganesha