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Artform

Traditional Miniature Painting, Rajasthan 

Artist

Shammi Bannu

Dimensions

40 x 40 In.

Medium

Natural Stone Colors on Cotton Cloth

Framing

Unframed

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The Painting

“The silver of the waning moon, that He wears in his matted hair will be seen rising before the sun.” This artwork by Shammi Bannu Sharma is symbolic of the eternal music of life and devotion, Lord Shiva meditating on the coiled body of the majestic Shesha, floating in the primordial waters. The artist has captured the calm among the chaos, with the cosmos revolving around his form, surrounded by the glorious aura of his energy, dark and powerful like the fathomless skies. The artist uses color pigments that are derived from mineral stones which give the painting its soft glow. 

The Artform

Rajasthani painting, an exquisite style of miniature art, blossomed primarily within the independent Hindu realms of Rajasthan in western India during the span of the 16th to 19th centuries. Rooted in Western Indian manuscript illustrations, this art form underwent a transformative journey, influenced by the Mughal aesthetic in its later stages of development. It boldly embraces vibrant hues, along with an abstract and stylized portrayal of the human form, complemented by ornate renditions of landscapes. Reflecting the burgeoning wave of devotional fervor within Hinduism, these miniatures predominantly narrate the enchanting tales of Lord Krishna, and his beloved companion, Radha. While also incorporating scenes from India's epic narratives, musical modes (Ragamalas), and depictions of heroines (Nayikas), the 18th century introduced courtly portraits, court scenarios, and hunting scenes into the repertoire.

The Artist

Born in 1970, Shammi Bannu Sharma is the 7th generation Indian Miniature artist carrying on the family tradition passed down from his forefathers who were court painters from the time of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. He received his BFA degree from Rajasthan University and in 2014 was bestowed with the Rastrapati Puraskar. His practice is firmly rooted in the tradition of miniature painting that has greatly expanded, both in traditionally sized and crafted works and in many original variations in the form of site-specific installations and paintings on paper and canvas. Shammi Bannu Sharma is among the few who still use the traditional style of mineral pigments for his paintings. His work is widely celebrated for intersecting cultural and historical narratives with a contemporary outlook.

Provenance

The painting has been created by Bridge Bharat’s master artist partners. 

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