Opaque Watercolor Collection (page 3)

Prince Suraj Singh Rathor Bikaner 1611-13 Northwestern India
Prince Suraj Singh Rathor of Bikaner, 1611-13. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 20.5 x 13.4 cm (8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.); miniature

A Disconsolate Lady Terrace Attendants 1730 Northwestern India
A Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with Attendants, c. 1730. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh. Opaque watercolor, ink, silver

Krishna Consort Palace Balcony Musicians Vukharo Ragaputra
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo Ragaputra of Bhairav, from the " Boston Ragamala", 1770-75. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi or Kota

A Rajput Warrior Camel Maru Ragini Ragamala 1650-80
A Rajput Warrior with Camel, Possibly Maru Ragini from a Ragamala, 1650-80. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber or Southwestern India, Deccan

Portrait Ganadhar Prasad 1881 Northwestern India
Portrait of Ganadhar Prasad, 1881. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Alwar. Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton cloth; 47.6 x 37.5 cm (18 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

Prince Prabhakar Performing Austerites Worshipping
Prince Prabhakar Performing Austerites and Worshipping the Shiva Linga, from a Lavanyavati of Upendra Bhanja (Indian, died 1740), 1700s. Eastern India, Orissa

Vishnu Ananta Endless Serpent 1700 Northern India
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent, c. 1700. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba. Opaque watercolor on paper; page: 17.8 x 17.1 cm (7 x 6 3/4 in.)

Rana Sangram Singh Worshipping Linga under Banyan Tree
Rana Sangram Singh Worshipping a Linga under a Banyan Tree, c. 1712-15. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Lady Plucking Flowers Peacocks Gunakali Ragini
A Lady Plucking Flowers with Peacocks, Gunakali Ragini of Malkos, from the " Chawand Ragamala", 1605. Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Chawand

Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort 1782
Raja Sansar Chand Attacking Kangra Fort, 1782. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra. Opaque watercolor and gold on cotton cloth; painting: 81.3 x 264 cm (32 x 103 15/16 in.)

Rama Brothers Bharata Shatrughna set out
Ramas Brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama and Lakshmana in the forest to inform them of the death of their father Dasharatha, 1775-80

Enthroned Rama Sita receive homage monkey bear allies
Enthroned Rama and Sita receive homage from their monkey and bear allies, c. 1765. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur

Morning Toilette 1810-25 Northern India Himachal Pradesh
The Morning Toilette, c. 1810-25. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom, probably Chamba. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 26.7 x 18.9 cm (10 1/2 x 7 7/16 in.); miniature

Descent Ganges 1700-10 Northern India Himachal Pradesh
Descent of the Ganges, c. 1700-10. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba. Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper; page: 21 x 29.8 cm (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.); miniature

Ravana sister complains nose cut off
Ravanas sister complains that her nose was cut off by Lakshmana as the demons prepare to depart to capture Sita, from the " Shangri" Ramayana, 1690-1710

A Lady Attendant Pair Deer Ragamala 1710-20 Northern India
A Lady with Attendant and a Pair of Deer, from a Ragamala, 1710-20. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom, probably Chamba

Seated Lady Smoking Hookah 1780 Northern India
Seated Lady Smoking a Hookah, c. 1780. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 32.3 x 25.4 cm (12 11/16 x 10 in.); miniature

Krishna Celebrates Holi 1770 Northern India Himachal Pradesh
Krishna Celebrates Holi, c. 1770. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 21 x 29.2 cm (8 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.); miniature

Vase flower arrangement scrollwork 1750-1800
Vase with flower arrangement and scrollwork, c. 1750-1800. India, Lucknow, Mughal, second half of 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper;

Dream Zuleykha 1770 India Lucknow Mughal 18th century
The Dream of Zuleykha, c. 1770. India, Lucknow, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, illuminated borders band; page: 32.9 x 22.1 cm (12 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

Vasudeva Meets Nanda Bhagavata Purana 1610 India
" Vasudeva Meets Nanda" from a Bhagavata Purana, 1610. India, Rajasthan, Bikaner, 17th century. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; sheet: 24.8 x 29.9 cm (9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.)

Radha Krishna meet forest storm 1770 India Bengal
Radha and Krishna meet in the forest during a storm, c. 1770. India, Bengal, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper

Court lady singing playing vina 1760 Attributed
Court lady singing and playing the vina, c. 1760. Attributed to Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s). Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper; page: 31.1 x 26.2 cm (12 1/4 x 10 5/16 in.)

Court lady pouring wine 1760 India Mughal 18th century
Court lady pouring wine, c. 1760. India, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper (recto); miniature: 20.6 x 14.6 cm (8 1/8 x 5 3/4 in.)

Women enjoying river forest edge 1765
Women enjoying the river at the forests edge, c. 1765. Style of Hunhar II (Indian, active mid-1700s). Opaque watercolor with gold on paper

Flowering Marigold 1765 Style Hunhar II Indian
Flowering Marigold, c. 1765. Style of Hunhar II (Indian, active mid-1700s). Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, narrow border of gold foliate meander (verso); page

A Night Scene Shiva Puja 1760-1770 Attributed
A Night Scene of Shiva Puja, c. 1760-1770. Attributed to Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s). Opaque watercolor with gold on paper

Court lady pouring wine 1760 borders 1830s Attributed
Court lady pouring wine, c. 1760; borders c. 1830s. Attributed to Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s). Opaque watercolor, ink

Court lady singing playing vina 1760 India Lucknow
Court lady singing and playing the vina, c. 1760. India, Lucknow, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper (recto); miniature: 21.6 x 16.8 cm (8 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)

Lovers beloveds composite scenes Persian Urdu
Lovers and beloveds: A composite of scenes from Persian, Urdu, and Sanskrit literature, c. 1735. Chitarman II (Indian, c. 1680-Ðü. 1750)

Women bathing architectural panorama 1765 Fayzullah
Women bathing before an architectural panorama, c. 1765. Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper;

Posthumous portrait Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah
Posthumous portrait of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (reigned 1719-1748) holding a falcon (recto); Calligraphy (verso), 1764

Jesus doctors Temple 1760 Mir Kalan Khan Indian
Jesus among the doctors in the Temple, c. 1760. Mir Kalan Khan (Indian, c. 1730-1775). Opaque watercolor with gold on paper

Calligraphic exercises verses Hafiz Persian 1325–1389
Calligraphic exercises and verses of Hafiz (Persian, about 1325-1389), 1575-76. Mahmud ibn Ishaq al-Shahabi (Persian, active mid- to late 1500s)

Shamsa sunburst portrait Aurangzeb 1618-1707
Shamsa (sunburst) with portrait of Aurangzeb (1618-1707), from the Emperors Album (the Kevorkian Album), illumination 1640-55; original portrait c. 1640-50; altered after 1658

A prince celebrating Holi palace women terrace
A prince celebrating Holi with palace women on a terrace at night; verso: calligraphy of a quatrain, c. 1760. India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century

A blindfolded suitor princess verso scrolling floral vines
A blindfolded suitor is brought before a princess; verso: scrolling floral vines, 1755. Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765)

Scrolling Floral Vines 1755 Fayzullah Indian
Scrolling Floral Vines, 1755. Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765). Opaque watercolor with gold on paper (verso)

blindfolded suitor princess 1755 Fayzullah Indian
A blindfolded suitor is brought before a princess, 1755. Fayzullah (Indian, active c. 1730-1765). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper (recto)

A princess reclining terrace attendants 1730-1740
A princess reclining on a terrace with attendants, c. 1730-1740. India, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 20.6 x 30.6 cm (8 1/8 x 12 1/16 in.)

A Princess Demons Nobleman Leaf Poetical Romance Relating
A Princess and Demons before a Nobleman: A Leaf from a Poetical Romance Relating to Shah Alam I, c. 1710. India, Mughal, early 18th century

A princess terrace attendants night recto Calligraphy
A princess on a terrace with attendants at night (recto); Calligraphy (verso), c. 1760. India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century

Sri Raga Illustration Ragamala Series 1740 India
Sri Raga: An Illustration from a Ragamala Series, c. 1740. India, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper; page: 33.2 x 23 cm (13 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

A Princess Terrace Attendants Night 1760 India
A Princess on a Terrace with Attendants at Night, c. 1760. India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper (recto); miniature: 25.4 x 19.7 cm (10 x 7 3/4 in.)

Mahliqa Daughter Emperor China Pointing Bird-Man Khwaja Mubarak
Mahliqa, Daughter of the Emperor of China, Pointing at the Bird-Man Khwaja Mubarak: A Leaf from a Poetical Romance Relating to Shah Alam I, c. 1710. India, Mughal, early 18th century

A prince conversing woman taking refreshments
A prince conversing with a woman while taking refreshments on a terrace (recto); Calligraphy (verso), c. 1710-1720. India, Mughal, 18th century

Husain Ali Khan Entertaining Brothers Sayyid Brothers
Husain Ali Khan Entertaining His Brothers (The Sayyid Brothers), c. 1712-19. India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 30.8 x 30.5 cm (12 1/8 x 12 in.)

dream Zulaykha Amber Album 1670 India Mughal
The dream of Zulaykha, from the Amber Album, c. 1670. India, Mughal, 17th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, pink and blue borders decorated with gold foliate motifs

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Opaque Watercolor: A Glimpse into Artistic Masterpieces" Step into a realm where colors come alive and stories unfold, as we delve into the captivating world of opaque watercolor. From historical events to mythical tales, this unique medium has been used by talented artists throughout history to create breathtaking works of art. In "Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, " painted by Tara in 1845-46, we witness the regal presence of a majestic stallion under inspection. The rich pigments and intricate details bring forth an air of grandeur that is truly awe-inspiring. Moving back in time to ca. 1800, we encounter "The Timid Bride, " an anonymous masterpiece that portrays the vulnerability and beauty of a bride on her wedding day. The skillful use of opaque watercolors adds depth and emotion to this delicate scene. Joseph Schillinger's "Area Broken by Perpendiculars, " created around 1934, showcases how they are be employed for abstract compositions. Through bold lines intersecting with vibrant hues, Schillinger invites viewers to explore their own interpretations within this geometric landscape. Traveling further back in time to ca. 1700-1710, we encounter "Kalki Avatar, the Future Incarnation of Vishnu. " Although its creator remains unknown, this artwork vividly depicts the divine figure riding upon his celestial steed with ethereal colors that transport us into ancient mythology. Love takes center stage in "Krishna Woos Radha: Page from the Dispersed Boston Rasikapriya (Lovers Breviary), " ca. , inviting us into an intimate moment between these legendary lovers through soft brushstrokes and harmonious tones. Religious narratives are also brought to life through opaque watercolors like "Curtain of the Tabernacle" and "The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing.