Goddess Lakshmi Seated on Lotus | Tanjore Painting | With Frame

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Goddess Lakshmi Seated on Lotus | Tanjore Painting | With Frame

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Name: Goddess Lakshmi Seated on Lotus | Tanjore Painting | With Frame
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: LDC034
Price: 595.00 USD
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This Tanjore artwork is a symbol of wealth and grace—an embodiment of faith and devotion. It holds within it the timeless essence of divine prosperity, the grandeur of tradition, and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi is gracefully seated on a lotus, a symbol of purity and divine enlightenment - in her delicate hands, she holds two padmas, representing purity and transcendence. Her hands are adorned with Abhaya and Varada mudras. The Abhaya mudra signifies her divine protection, while the Varada mudra represents her bestowal of blessings and grace upon her devotees.

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	LDC034
	Natural Colors with Gold Work
	23.50 inch Height X 19.50 inch Width X 2.50 inch Depth
	Weight 6.06 kg

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A Vision of Divine Grace

Invite an aura of prosperity and serenity into your space with this exquisite depiction of the Goddess Lakshmi. This piece is more than a mere adornment; it’s an invocation of abundance and good fortune, a testament to enduring spiritual artistry. Its presence will transform your surroundings, imbuing them with a sense of sacred elegance and timeless beauty.

The Heart of Tanjore Artistry

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this painting embodies the rich heritage of Tanjore (Thanjavur) art. Each element is painstakingly rendered using traditional techniques, employing only the finest natural colors that retain their vibrancy through the ages. The application of genuine gold leaf work lends a breathtaking luminescence, a shimmering testament to the divine subject matter and the artisan's profound skill. The detailed embellishments and textures are a hallmark of this revered art form, showcasing hours of dedication.

Radiance and Richness Revealed

The serene countenance of Lakshmi, seated gracefully upon a blooming lotus, is the focal point, rendered with delicate brushstrokes. You'll appreciate the intricate adornments, from her bejeweled crown and necklaces to the symbolic coins flowing from her hand, all meticulously gilded. The deep, resonant blue backdrop and the vibrant pink of the lotus petals create a visually arresting contrast, amplified by the detailed gold ornamentation framing the scene. The overall composition is a symphony of color, texture, and light, creating a truly captivating visual experience. The generous dimensions of 23.50 inches in height and 19.50 inches in width ensure it commands attention without overwhelming your space.

Echoes of Ancient Divinity

This depiction draws from the ancient Indian tradition, where Lakshmi is revered as the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The lotus flower itself is a potent symbol, representing purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment, rising unsullied from the waters. The serene posture and benevolent gaze of the goddess are meant to inspire peace and a sense of divine presence, connecting you to a legacy of devotion and auspiciousness that has resonated for centuries.

A Sanctuary of Splendor

Imagine this masterpiece gracing your living room, study, or meditation space, instantly elevating the ambiance. It serves as a powerful focal point for prayer and contemplation, inviting tranquility and positive energy. You can also envision it as a distinguished addition to an office, symbolizing success and abundance in your professional endeavors. The rich, dark, intricately carved frame it arrives in complements the artwork perfectly, ready for immediate display.

Preserving Eternal Radiance

To ensure the enduring brilliance of this artwork, we recommend dusting it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid direct sunlight and excessive moisture, which can degrade the natural colors and gold leaf over time. By following these simple care guidelines, you'll preserve the exquisite beauty and spiritual significance for generations to come, allowing its auspicious presence to continue enriching your life.

Gilded Elegance: Unraveling the Artistry of Tanjore Paintings

Tanjore painting is a traditional form of art in the South Indian style and was started by the inhabitants of a small town known as Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu. This gives it another name called “Thanjavur painting”. This painting draws its figures, designs, and inspiration from the time when Vedic culture was prevalent in India. Certain remarkable features of a Tanjore painting distinguish it from other paintings. Some of these are pure gold or gold foil coating on gesso work, the use of rich and vivid colors, and the inlay of cut-glass or semi-precious and precious stones. The subjects of most of the Tanjore paintings are Hindu Gods, Goddesses, and saints. The main devotional figure is portrayed in the central portion of the painting and is usually surrounded by various secondary figures.

The process of making a Tanjore painting

The classic Tanjore paintings are done on wooden planks and hence are also referred to as Palagai Padam in South India (Palagai = Wooden plank, Padam = Picture). Creating a masterpiece is never an easy task but the skilled artists of Thanjavur have been following the tradition of making timeless Tanjore paintings for decades.

The making process begins with preparing the wooden board or canvas. The size of the board depends upon the choice of the patron. The next step is to paste cardboard over the wooden board and then a cotton fabric is stretched and pasted upon it using Arabic gum.

Now that the cloth is attached to the wooden panel, a rough sketch of the motifs and figure is drawn onto the fabric. After this, a paste of chalk powder and water-soluble adhesive is evenly applied over the base and smoothed.

Thereafter, the outlines which were made or traced using a stencil are now ready to be beautified and decked with various add-ons. The usual materials for decoration are cut-glass, pearls, semi-precious and precious gems, gold leaf, and laces. 22 or 18 Karat Gold leaves and gems of varied hues are especially inlaid in areas like pillars, arches, walls, thrones, and dresses. In the final step, the rest of the painting is filled with rich and striking colors such as shades of red, blue, and green. Formerly, the artists used natural colors like vegetable and mineral dyes instead of chemical paints. The entire painting is then cleaned and refined to give a flawless finished look.

Since the making of a single piece of Tanjore painting requires a complex and elaborate process, the artists usually take at least one or two months to complete it. The use of pure gold foil and gems for beautification is a characteristic of an authentic Tanjore painting. Due to this, Tanjore paintings last for generations without getting tarnished and are much more expensive than general paintings. Though the art form has undergone various changes and technique modifications over the years, it continues to attract the hearts of art lovers.

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