Mother With Child Tanjore Painting | With Vintage Teakwood Frame

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Mother With Child Tanjore Painting | With Vintage Teakwood Frame

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Name: Mother With Child Tanjore Painting | With Vintage Teakwood Frame
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: LDC037
Price: 795.00 USD
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$994

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A piece from rich emotions, we present an artwork that captures the tender beauty of motherhood— a Tanjore Painting inspired by the timeless artistry of Raja Ravi Varma. Here, a Travancore mother lovingly holds her child's hand as he peeks from behind her, portraying the essence of maternal love and protection. This art celebrates the beauty of motherhood and the beautiful bond between the mother and child in its purest form.

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	LDC037
	Natural Colors with Gold Work
	27.00 inch Height X 21.00 inch Width X 3.00 inch Depth
	Weight 4.25 kg

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A Timeless Embrace

Behold a captivating tableau that encapsulates the purest form of maternal love. This exquisitely rendered depiction offers a poignant glimpse into an eternal bond, inviting you to feel the warmth and tenderness of this cherished connection. It is a masterpiece designed to evoke deep emotion and serve as a constant reminder of familial devotion.

The Art of Devotion

Each stroke of pigment and application of gold leaf is a testament to centuries of artistic tradition. Crafted using natural colors and the finest gold work, this piece embodies the hallmark artistry of the Tanjore school. The meticulous attention to detail in the delicate adornments and the rich textures speaks volumes of the artisan's dedication to creating a work of enduring beauty and spiritual significance.

Luminous Detail and Grand Scale

The vibrant palette, rich with natural dyes, brings the figures to life with an almost tangible presence. The intricate gold embellishments, meticulously applied, catch the light, imbuing the scene with a divine radiance. The substantial dimensions of 27 inches in height and 21 inches in width ensure it commands attention, while the 3-inch depth of the frame adds a sense of gravitas and luxury to its display.

Echoes of Sacred Narratives

Tanjore paintings have long served as visual narratives of Hindu deities and devotional stories, often exuding an aura of serenity and grace. This particular composition, while focusing on the universal theme of motherhood, draws upon this rich cultural heritage, evoking a sense of divine protection and nurturing. The rich symbolism embedded within the adornments and the gentle expressions resonate with timeless tales of love and care.

Elevating Your Sanctuary

Imagine this captivating artwork gracing your living space, adding an unparalleled touch of elegance and spiritual depth. It would serve as a magnificent focal point in a drawing-room, a serene addition to a study, or a comforting presence in a private meditation area. The vintage teakwood frame complements the painting perfectly, exuding a classic charm that seamlessly integrates into refined interiors.

Preserving an Heirloom

To ensure its radiant beauty endures for generations, a gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth is recommended. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture, which can degrade the natural pigments and gold leaf. With proper care, this masterful creation will retain its luminous allure, becoming a cherished heirloom that continues to inspire and delight.

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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