A priest performing arati (worship with lamps) before an image of Sri Madanmohanji

anonymous, 1800 - 1849

A priest (a goswami) holding a lamp performs worship at the front of an image of Madan Mohan Ji, a form of Krishna.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-2024-65
  • Dimensionsheight 170 mm x width 141 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    A priest performing arati (worship with lamps) before an image of Sri Madanmohanji

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2024-65

  • Description

    A priest (a goswami) holding a lamp performs worship at the front of an image of Madan Mohan Ji, a form of Krishna.

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Kotah

  • Dating

    1800 - 1849

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel

  • Dimensions

    height 170 mm x width 141 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.L. Dallapicola, London

  • Acquisition

    gift 2024-04-30

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Princesses et Courtisanes, Oyez, Paris, 1978
    • Dahmen-Dallapiccola, A.L. Indische Miniaturen. Malerei der Rajput-Staaten, Holle Verlag, Baden-Baden, 1976
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Ragamala-Miniaturen, Weltkunst, Munich, XLVII Jahrgang, N. 6, 15. March 1977
    • Maggs Oriental Miniatures and Illumination, Bulletin No. 23, March 1975
    • E. Binney 3rd, The Mughal and Deccani Schools with some related Sultanate Material. Portland, Oregon, 1973
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. et Enrico Isacco, Ragamala. Exposition Mars 1977

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