Ink And Opaque Watercolor On Paper Collection

The Demon Kumbhakarna Is Defeated by Rama and Lakshmana... ca. 1670. Creator: Unknown
The Demon Kumbhakarna Is Defeated by Rama and Lakshmana: Folio from a Dispersed Ramayana Series, ca. 1670

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, ca. 1780-90. Creator: Unknown
The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, ca. 1780-90. At the time of the great deluge aeons ago, many treasures-- including amrita, the nectar of immortality--were lost beneath the primordial ocean

Krishna and Balarama Fight the Evil King Kamsas Wrestlers... ca. 1650. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Fight the Evil King Kamsas Wrestlers: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana, ca. 1650

Rustam slaying jackal, from the Shahnama of Firdausi, Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), dated 1341

Prince with Four Attendants, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Sri Prathi Singh of Ratlam
Prince with Four Attendants, late 18th-early 19th century

Krishna and Balarama by a River: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... 1840. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama by a River: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1840. Krishna and his brother, Balarama, arrive at the Yamuna River

Encounters in Mathura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Encounters in Mathura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1700. The nobility of Mathura watch as Krishna and Balarama participate in heroic deeds

Preparatory Study for a Portrait of Man Singh and His Harem, 1810-15. Creator: Unknown
Preparatory Study for a Portrait of Man Singh and His Harem, 1810-15

Bakasura, the Crane Demon, Arrives in Brindavan... a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana
Bakasura, the Crane Demon, Arrives in Brindavan: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1700

Symbols of the Chakravartin... a Digambara Manuscript, Possibly the Shalibhadra, late 17th cent
Symbols of the Chakravartin: Folio from a Digambara Manuscript, Possibly the Shalibhadra, late 17th century. Symbols of divine kingship - the elephant, horse, umbrella, weapons, conch

Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1710. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1710

Krishna, Balarama, and the Cowherders... from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... 1800-1825
Krishna, Balarama, and the Cowherders: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1800-1825. In the fields of Vrindavan

Page from a Book of Omens, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Book of Omens, ca. 1800

Kama Aims His Bow at Radha: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Loves of Krishna), ca. 1695. The Gita Govinda was composed by 12th-century Indian poet, Jayadeva

A Heroine Plucking a Flower: Page from a Dispersed Nayikabheda, ca. 1660-80. Creator: Unknown
A Heroine Plucking a Flower: Page from a Dispersed Nayikabheda, ca. 1660-80

Krishna with an Ascetic, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with an Ascetic, ca.1850. Krishna converses with an emaciated ascetic

Queen Choladevi Before the Hermit-Sage Angiras... from a Dispersed Vrataraja... ca
Queen Choladevi Before the Hermit-Sage Angiras: Page from a Dispersed Vrataraja: (King of Vratas, Rites Undertaken to Fulfill a Vow), ca. 1790

A Holy Man Seated on a Terrace, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
A Holy Man Seated on a Terrace, ca. 1850

Lakshmana and Sugriva Being Carried by Palanquin to Receive Ramas Blessings... ca
Lakshmana and Sugriva Being Carried by Palanquin to Receive Ramas Blessings: Folio from the dispersed Mankot" Ramayana series, ca. 1710-25

Double Sided Painting; Male with Flower / Soldier, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Double Sided Painting; Male with Flower/ Soldier, mid-late 19th century

Vishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General... ca.1800. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu as Varaha, the Boar Avatar, Slays Banasur, A Demon General: Page from an Unknown Manuscript, ca.1800. Varaha rides on Garuda and has just used his discus to behead a general riding in a chariot

Council of Heroes... from a Dispersed Mahabharata (Great Descendants of Mahabharata), ca
Council of Heroes: Page from a Dispersed Mahabharata (Great Descendants of Mahabharata), ca. 1800

Hanuman before Rama and Lakshmana... the dispersed Mankot Ramayana series, ca. 1710-25
Hanuman before Rama and Lakshmana: Folio from the dispersed Mankot Ramayana series, ca. 1710-25. Hanuman disguised as a sage

The Brahmin Delivers Rukminis Letter to Krishna... from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana
The Brahmin Delivers Rukminis Letter to Krishna: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1610

Krishna Spying on Radha, ca. 1780-90. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Spying on Radha, ca. 1780-90

Radha and Krishna on a Bed at Night, ca. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Radha and Krishna on a Bed at Night, ca. 1830. Radha-Krishna are collectively known within Hinduism as the combined forms of feminine and masculine realities of God

Unidentified Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1610. A nobleman is about to lose his head to an enemys sword while spectators watch in fear and excitement

Krishna Slays Bakasura, the Crane Demon... from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... 1800-1825
Krishna Slays Bakasura, the Crane Demon: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu)), 1800-1825

Page from a Dispersed Shiva Mahatmya (Great Tales of Shiva), ca. 1710. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Dispersed Shiva Mahatmya (Great Tales of Shiva), ca. 1710

Horoscope with Floral Drawings, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Horoscope with Floral Drawings, 1850

Maharana Amar Singh II or Sangram Singh Hunting Wild Boar, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Amar Singh II or Sangram Singh Hunting Wild Boar, 19th century

Khambavati Ragini... from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1700-1725
Khambavati Ragini: Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1700-1725. Khamabhavati accompanied by a female attendant offers a tray of fruits to Brahma

Vasant Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1630-40. Krishna dances to a drum and cymbals in a spring festival celebrating the coming abundance

Kalki Avatar, the Future Incarnation of Vishnu: Page from a Dispersed Manuscript, ca. 1760-70

Ramkali Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1605-06. woman anxiously waiting for her lover, who arrives far too late, she suspects he has been with another woman

Ganesha Leads Shiva and Durga in Procession, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ganesha Leads Shiva and Durga in Procession, 18th century. Shiva is mounted on his bull, Nandi

The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravanas Crown from His Fortress... ca. 1725. Creator: Manaku
The Monkey Leader Angada Steals Ravanas Crown from His Fortress: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series, ca. 1725. he great monkey warrior Angada is shown four times

Rama and Lakshmana as Boys Assist the Sage Vishvamitra... ca. 1780. Creator: Workshop
Rama and Lakshmana as Boys Assist the Sage Vishvamitra: Folio from a dispersed Ramayana series, ca. 1780. Vishvamitra asks King Dasaratha if his sons Rama

Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs... Ramayana series, ca. 1790
Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs: Illustrated folio from a dispersed Ramayana series, ca. 1790

Krishna and Radha Conversing: Page from a Dispersed Gita Govinda... 18th century
Krishna and Radha Conversing: Page from a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Loves of Krishna), 18th century

Radha and Her Confidant Sit in an Open Room: Page from a Dispersed Rasikapriya, ca. 1680-90

The Three Roads, ca. 1840. Creator: Unknown
The Three Roads, ca. 1840

Desvarati Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1605-06

Krishnas Parents Search for Him, ca. 1615. Creator: Unknown
Krishnas Parents Search for Him, ca. 1615

Malkos Raga: Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1640-50

Folk Painting, 1725. Creator: Unknown
Folk Painting, 1725

Lalit Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1680-90

Krishna and Balarama within a Walled Palace: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1700

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"Ink and Opaque Watercolor on Paper: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the mesmerizing world of ink and opaque watercolor on paper, where ancient tales come to life in vibrant hues. From the mystical realms of Hindu mythology to the grandeur of Persian epics, each artwork tells a captivating story that spans centuries. Witness the epic battle between good and evil as Rama and Lakshmana defeat the formidable Demon Kumbhakarna in a stunning masterpiece from 1670. The intricate details and skillful brushwork transport you to a time when legends roamed the earth. Immerse yourself in the celestial realm with "The Churning of the Ocean of Milk" from ca. 1780-90. This enigmatic artwork depicts gods and demons locked in an eternal struggle for immortality, their forms gracefully captured by an unknown artist's hand. Travel back further in time to witness Rustam's heroic act as he slays a cunning jackal, immortalized within the pages of Shahnama during Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353). The delicate balance between strength and vulnerability is masterfully portrayed, leaving you awe-inspired. Delve into spirituality with a right-hand page from Qur'an dating back to Safavid dynasty (1501-1722) - its calligraphy dances across the page like whispers from another world. Feel your soul stir as you contemplate its profound beauty. Experience regal splendor through Sri Prathi Singh's late 18th-early 19th-century creation "Prince with Four Attendants. " Adorned in opulent attire, they exude power while capturing your imagination with their enigmatic gazes. Marvel at Krishna and Balarama by a river, brought to life on paper around 1840. Their divine presence radiates serenity amidst lush landscapes - an invitation to immerse yourself in their timeless wisdom.